Kathy Hochul warns residents of New York as severe thunderstorms and flash flooding impact the region.

Kathy Hochul warned residents of New York to take the recent weather seriously as severe thunderstorms and flash floods impacted the region on Saturday. The storm system brought torrential rainfall to New York City and northern New Jersey, causing significant flooding in areas such as Queens and lower Manhattan. Some streets became submerged, and the flooding caused disruptions to the subway system and flight delays at major airports. The heavy rains also served to clear thick smoke from Canadian wildfires that had previously lowered air quality. While the storms brought risks of damaging winds and isolated tornadoes, a cold front is expected to usher in clearer skies and better air quality for Sunday. In New Jersey, emergency crews responded to several calls of trapped vehicles in heavy waters. Residents in various neighborhoods are now beginning cleanup efforts as the region's aging infrastructure faces the aftermath of the downpours.

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