WINDS RAGE OUTSIDE OF NYC
The National Weather Service said Tropical Storm Elsa has moved on from New York City.
"About 180 miles east-northeast of New York City NY or about 80 miles northeast of Montauk Point NY... Storm Intensity 50 mph," the site reads.
"Movement Northeast or 45 degrees at 31 mph," the NWS went on.
"As it pertains to this event...this will be the last local statement issued by the National Weather Service in New York NY regarding the effects of tropical cyclone hazards upon the area."
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DECLARES THREAT HAS PASSED NYC
The National Weather Service declared that the threat to New York City from Storm Elsa has passed.
"All watches and warnings have been canceled," the site said.
"Elsa departs up the New England coast this evening. The wind, flooding rain, and storm surge threat has ended. Rough ocean seas will continue into tonight. Dangerous rip currents (are) expected into Saturday," the NWS went on.
NYC HIGHWAYS FLOODED
Video on Twitter showed cars making their way through several feet of water.
RATS SUFFER FROM FLOODING, TOO
NEW YORK SUBWAY WARNED OF FLOODING
The NYC Subway tweeted that they were working to address the flooding.
"We’ve hardened stations in coastal flooding zones, but when streets above flood, water will always flow downhill. Please be safe and do not enter flooded stations while our crews work to resolve this," they tweeted.
Crews are actively addressing flooding issues in our stations.
We’ve hardened stations in coastal flooding zones, but when streets above flood, water will always flow downhill. Please be safe and do not enter flooded stations while our crews work to resolve this.
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) July 8, 2021
