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New York City and Tri-State could see flash floods, severe storms | Live updates

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Last updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 4:26PM GMT
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NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City and the Tri-State Area is under an AccuWeather Alert Tuesday as two rounds of storm bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and even the potential of an isolated tornado.

The first round of scattered storms developed this morning, mainly north and west of New York City, with some activity reaching closer to the city around midday. There are reports of flooding already in northern New Jersey.

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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11:54 AM GMT

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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10:28 AM GMT

Latest from the National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center

The latest images from the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center show almost all of New Jersey with New York and Connecticut on the border of "enhanced" chance at severe weather conditions.

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10:11 AM GMT

Mayor Mamdani says city agencies are prepared to respond

Mayor Mamdani posted on X Monday night, saying that city agencies are ready to respond to "multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms."

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9:31 AM GMT

Zooming out: 85 million in the Northeast facing destructive storms

Severe weather slammed the Midwest on Monday afternoon and night - there were at least 7 reported tornadoes across Iowa and Wisconsin.

There were also more than 90 reports of damaging winds: gusts reached 80 mph in Iowa and there was also an injury reported in Nora Springs, IA where multiple vehicles and tractor trailers were blown over.

Now that line of storms is moving through the Ohio Valley and eventually into the Northeast today.

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