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NEW YORK (WABC) -- An AccuWeather Alert is in effect Thursday for heavy rain and strong storms hitting New York City and the Tri-State area.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for all of New York City until 7:15 p.m. Flood Warnings are also in effect for parts of New Jersey.

A Severe Storm Watch is in effect for New York City and the Tri-State area through 8 p.m.

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Flooding has been reported from the Major Deegan in the Bronx to Staten Island to parts of New Jersey.

Stay with abc7NY and Eyewitness News for the latest forecast and updates.

Aug 27, 2026, 10:04 PM GMT

Tornado Warning issued for Ulster County

Tornado Warning issued for Ulster County until 6:45 p.m.

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Aug 27, 2026, 9:38 PM GMT

Anthony Carlo is in RoadCam 7 checking the roads in New Jersey

Anthony Carlo is in RoadCam 7 checking the flooding on the roads in New Jersey:

Anthony Carlo has the details from RoadCam 7.
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Aug 27, 2026, 8:51 PM GMT

Lightning strike causes house fire in NJ

Officials in Sayreville say a lightning strike is to blame for a house fire on Thursday afternoon.

One person was inside the house on Jensen Road when the fire broke out and she is said to be safe.

Toni Yates has the full story:

Toni Yates has the latest on the house fire in Sayreville.
Aug 27, 2026, 8:22 PM GMT

Flash Flood Warning for NYC

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for New York City until 7:15 p.m.