Severe thunderstorms and torrential rain battered the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions, causing catastrophic flash floods in New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. Roads transformed into rivers, cars were submerged, and water rescues became a necessity across Long Island and Connecticut.
Historic rainfall, exceeding the threshold of a 1,000-year event, was recorded in parts of Connecticut and New York. Some areas received as much as 10 inches of rain in just 12 hours.
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The resulting flash floods prompted a state of emergency in Suffolk County, New York, and widespread evacuations in Connecticut.
Tragically, at least three lives were lost in the storms. Two women were swept away by floodwaters in Connecticut, while a man in Virginia died when a tree fell on his vehicle.
The deluge also caused significant disruptions to transportation, with road closures, suspended rail service, and grounded flights at major airports.
While not linked to Hurricane Ernesto, the intense rain was caused by a slow-moving summer cold front. Forecasters warn of more thunderstorms and potential flooding in the Northeast and New England, particularly in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont. Residents are urged to stay alert and avoid driving through flooded roads.
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