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Firetruck rescues stranded drivers in Queens
In Queens, a firetruck had to drive through water deep enough to float an SUV so firefighters could rescue drivers stranded on the hood of a truck.
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Last updated: Sunday, July 19, 2026 4:30AM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- After severe flash flooding walloped parts of New York City and New Jersey Saturday afternoon, the rest of the day was wet but not nearly as wild as storms eventually pulled away, but downpour risks lingered into the night.
Once the last of the storms are gone and a cold front pushes through overnight, Sunday will be sunny, less humid and with better air quality, the skies significantly cleansed of noxious Canadian wildfire smoke.
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Subway station in Queens hit with flash flooding
In Queens, an entrance to the Roosevelt Avenue-Jackson Heights subway station was flooded.
Heavy rain sent water pouring into the station, leaving commuters wading through flooded walkways.
Jul 18, 2026, 7:55 PM GMT
Doors open later, no openers at Noah Kahan concert due to weather
There are no openers at the Noah Kahan concert at Citi Field and the doors will open later due to weather:
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of New Jersey
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Middlesex, Monmouth, and Ocean Counties as storms could contain 70mph wind gusts.
