Water pours into NYC subway stations as remnants of Florence make for wet commute

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Water pours into NYC subway stations as remnants of Florence make for wet commute
Water pours into NYC subway stations as remnants of Florence make for wet commuteNJ Burkett reports on the flooded subway stations in New York City.

NEW YORK (WABC) -- When it rains, it pours in New York City -- and that apparently holds true for underground as well.

As showers and thunderstorms moved through the area Tuesday, a flash flood watch was in effect. Several photos and videos from viewers showed the impact of the remnants of Florence.

Flooding at the L train station in the East Village at 14th Street and 1st Avenue caused commuters to get their feet a little wet.

Video from Penn Station showed what appeared to be a waterfall of rain coming down while people waited for the next train.

Local southbound C and E trains ran on the express tracks during the downpour.

Drivers in Queens and Hoboken were also met with flooded streets:

Rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches will occur across much of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, the New York City area and southern and central New England, while higher amounts of 2 to 4 inches can occur over western and central Pennsylvania, also prompting concerns for flash flooding.

The remnants of Florence will merge with another system pushing through the Northeast and mid-Atlantic with a cold front.

In addition to the rain, expect high rip currents along the New York City, Long Island and New Jersey beaches.

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