There were several reports of flooded streets and downed trees and power lines.
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AccuWeather Alert: Severe storms spark warnings, watches across New York area
Officials reported trees down across Staten Island. More than 10,000 customers on Staten Island lost power at one point due to the storm.
The storms also led to a miserable commute - there were big backups on the New Jersey Turnpike as well as airport delays.
AJ Ross has more from Ridgefield:
Storm causes backups on New Jersey Turnpike
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The Panorama Music Festival on Randall's Island was evacuated due to the severe weather threat. The 3-day festival was scheduled to resume over the weekend.
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The storms will fall apart overnight, though it will remain humid with temperatures dipping down to the low 70s.
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