Flooding headed to Northeast: State of emergency in NJ, travel advisory in NYC

The Interstate 95 corridor from New York City to Washington, D.C., is bracing for dangerous flooding that could inundate the region on Thursday.

A level 3 out of 4 threat for flash flooding is in effect in New York City, parts of Long Island, the lower Hudson Valley, southwest Connecticut, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. A severe thunderstorm watch has also been issued.

Heavy storms could lead to rainfall rates of up to 3 inches per hour. Some of the most intense downpours could drop 2 inches or rain in just 30 minutes…

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