Severe Storms Threaten NYC with Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds
Severe Storms Threaten NYC with Flash Flooding and Damaging Winds
US · Published Aug 28, 2026
The New York City area is under a Level 2 severe weather threat today, with storms expected to bring flash flooding, damaging winds, and a limited tornado risk.
A Flood Watch is in effect from noon to 11 p.m.

Impact & Risks

The primary risks include flash flooding in urban, low-lying, and poor-drainage areas, as well as near rivers and streams. Damaging winds could lead to downed trees and scattered power outages. The Level 1 tornado threat poses a risk of isolated tornadoes in parts of the Lower Hudson Valley and Northeast New Jersey. Over 25 million people from Philadelphia to New York City are under Flood Watches, highlighting the widespread nature of the threat.

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