Jul 31, 2025, 9:39 PM GMT
Southbound lanes of NJ 21 at Brook Avenue in Passaic are closed due to flooding
As of 5:08 p.m., all lanes of NJ 21 Southbound at exit 10 Brook Avenue in Passaic, New Jersey, are closed due to flooding.
Heavy rain pummels New York City, Tri-State | Live updates
ByEyewitness News 
Last updated: Friday, August 1, 2025 3:05PM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Strong storms caused flash flooding across the Tri-State area and even sparked a tornado warning in New Jersey on Thursday.
In New York City, flash flooding briefly closed sections of major roadways across the city just as the evening rush hour approached, and LIRR suspended service on one of its busiest lines as flooding covered tracks.
Some drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens ended up standing on the roofs of their stranded vehicles and a tractor trailer nearly fully submerged. The waters eventually receded and traffic slowly resumed, but officials still pleaded with people to say home. Rain was expected to fall through the night.
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Jul 31, 2025, 6:17 PM
Watches, warnings issued for storms
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for parts of New York and New Jersey until 8 p.m.
A Tornado Warning was issued for parts of New Jersey but was allowed to expire, but Severe Thunderstorm Warnings are in place.
Click here for the latest alerts, watches and warnings from the National Weather Service.
Jul 31, 2025, 9:36 PM GMT
Q trains delayed, suspended due to downed tree
Q trains are delayed in both directions while we remove a downed tree from the tracks at Parkside Av.
Q train service is also suspended in both directions between Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr and Kings Hwy.
Jul 31, 2025, 10:04 PM GMT
LIRR - Port Washington Branch suspended
Service is suspended in both directions on the Port Washington Branch due to high water east of Flushing Main Street.
Jul 31, 2025, 8:41 PM GMT
State of Emergency for New York City
Mayor Eric Adams has issued a localized State of Emergency for New York City.
New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol joined Eyewitness News to discuss flash flooding and severe storms.
