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NYC Emergency Management warns New Yorkers of what to expect
NYC Emergency Management warns New Yorkers of what to expect and says the greatest severe threat is between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday.
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New York City and Tri-State could see flash floods, severe storms | Live updates
Last updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 2:15PM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City and the Tri-State Area is under an AccuWeather Alert Tuesday as two rounds of storms threaten to bring heavy rain, damaging winds, possible flooding and even an isolated tornado.
The first round of scattered storms is expected to develop in the morning, mainly north and west of New York City, with some activity reaching the city around midday.
After a break in the afternoon, a second and stronger round of storms is expected between 5 p.m. and 11 p.m. Forecasters say that system could produce damaging winds, hail, flooding downpours and an isolated tornado.
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New York City and areas north and west are under a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather, while most of New Jersey is under a Level 3 out of 5 risk.
A Flood Watch is in effect for most of New Jersey and New York City. Forecasters say 1 to 2 inches of rain are possible, with isolated higher totals that could lead to scattered flash flooding.
Stay with ABC 7 and Eyewitness News for the latest updates.
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Here's how the news is developing.
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JFK and LGA under ground stops due to thunderstorms
JFK and LaGuardia airports are both currently under ground stops due to thunderstorms.
Departures to JFK are delayed an average of 2.5 hours and departures to LaGuardia are delayed 3.5 hours.
There are almost 1,000 flight cancellations already Tuesday as the storm system is set to hit the Northeast, per FlightAware.
Current cancellations and delays here: https://www.flightaware.com/live/cancelled/
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Flash Flood Warning for Sussex & Warren counties
There is a Flash Flood Warning in effect until 1 p.m. on Tuesday for Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey.
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Hundreds of flights canceled at NYC-area airports
Hundreds of flights are already canceled at the region's three airports Tuesday ahead of expected weather.
The regional carriers are leading the way with cancellations nationally. Republic Airways, which operates feeder flights for United Express, has 183 cancellations. Endeavor Air, which flies as Delta Connection, has 184 cancellations. Jet Blue, a major player in the region, has 152 cancellations.
- LaGuardia - 145 cancellations, 27% of scheduled flights
- Kennedy - 110 cancellations, 16% of scheduled flights
- Newark - 57 cancellations, 10% of scheduled flights
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