New York, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. states of New York and New Jersey on Thursday declared a state of emergency for areas under flash flood warnings, as heavy rain slammed the East Coast, threatened roads and disrupted air travel.
The National Weather Service said that heavy to excessive rainfall and potentially severe thunderstorms were expected along the Washington-Philadelphia-New York City corridor later Thursday afternoon and night. Some areas in the southern part of the region could see rainfall rates of 2 inches (5.08 cm) per hour.
"I am urging all New Yorkers to stay vigilant, stay informed, and use caution as we expect excessive rainfall with the potential for flash flooding," New York Governor Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
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