Flash Floods and Tornado Warnings Hit NYC Metro Area Amid Severe Storms
The New York City metro area is facing severe weather conditions, with flash flood warnings and tornado watches in effect. The National Weather Service has rated the severe weather risk at level 3 out of 5, indicating a significant threat of flash floods and tornadoes. Heavy rainfall, with rates exceeding 2 inches per hour, is expected to cause flooding, particularly in low-lying and coastal areas. The storms are also expected to clear the region of Canadian wildfire smoke, which has affected air quality in recent days. The severe weather is part of a larger storm system impacting the northeastern United States. 
