Storm cleanup underway after flash flooding batters NYC, Tri-State area | Live updates

As the storms pulled away and a cold front worked its way through the metropolitan area, cleaner air was sweeping across the region.

Air quality was in the moderate range overnight in New York City, meaning "air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution."

It will keep improving on Sunday, with some haze in the air early before cobalt blue skies emerge by the time of the World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium.

Check on the AQI your community here.

An ominous Flash Flood Warning for parts of New Jersey, New York City and Westchester County and tornado watches for New Jersey expired Saturday evening, but not before significant flooding hit parts of northern New Jersey and New York, in particular Queens.

In Flushing, the flooding was a big problem on Saturday. In Flushing, the flooding was a big problem. Some streets became a lake with houses flooded by rainwater.

Anthony Carlo has more from Flushing.

A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of New Jersey, New York City and Westchester County until 11:30 p.m. targeting some areas that were already hit hard.

Covered areas are Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic counties as well as western Manhattan and the northern Bronx. Southern Westchester County is also covered, including Yonkers.