12:45 PM ET
Just NowTiming today’s severe storms: Heavy rain and damaging winds target NYC evening commute
The exclusive FOX Weather Model indicates the main line of severe storms will move into the New York City metropolitan area between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., striking right at the height of the evening commute.
As these storms roll through, residents and travelers can expect torrential downpours capable of producing flash flooding along with damaging wind gusts.
Anyone commuting across the Tri-State area during late afternoon hours should allow extra transit time and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions.
12:31 PM ET 13 Min AgoDeveloping StorySevere Thunderstorm Watch likely for parts of West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky
FOX Weather meteorologists are closely watching an increasing threat for severe weather building across West Virginia, southeast Ohio, and northeast Kentucky.
The Storm Prediction Center is preparing to issue a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the region within the next hour or two as atmospheric instability rapidly increases ahead of an advancing storm system.
Residents across the area should prepare for strong, organized lines of storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, large hail, and dangerous downpours as the line intensifies through the afternoon.
12:27 PM ET 17 Min AgoBreaking NewsSevere street flooding forces total closure of Route 100 in Westchester County
Flash flooding has forced a total shutdown of NY 100 (Central Park Avenue) in Hartsdale, New York, with deep water completely blocking all travel lanes.
Drivers in Westchester County are urged to avoid the area, seek alternate routes immediately, and never attempt to cross water-covered roadways.
12:21 PM ET 23 Min AgoDeveloping StoryFlight cancellations surge past 1,400 as severe storms disrupt air travel
Air travel nationwide is facing severe disruptions today as relentless storms push through key aviation corridors.
According to FlightAware, more than 1,430 flights have already been canceled, with over 2,700 additional flights grounded in delays as ground stops and severe weather programs hold planes on the tarmac.
Major hubs along the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic are taking the brunt of the impact, and travelers are strongly advised to check their flight status directly with their airline before departing for the airport.
12:16 PM ET 28 Min AgoAnalysis: Ingredients align across eastern U.S. to fuel severe storms and flash floods
An unusually potent combination of atmospheric dynamics is coming together today, setting off widespread severe weather from the Ohio Valley straight through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
Muggy, tropical air with dew points sitting in the upper 60s and 70s is providing plenty of instability, while intense mid-level winds of 40 to 50 knots (roughly 45–60 mph) create the spin needed to organize storms into dangerous structures.
As daytime heating taps into this volatile setup, initial supercells will give way to large storm clusters capable of blasting straight-line damaging winds, isolated large hail, and even a few spin-up tornadoes.
At the same time, extreme atmospheric moisture is priming the region for a major flash flood setup. With precipitable water levels soaring well above average, storm cores will be locked and loaded, capable of dumping torrential rainfall rates of 2 inches per hour or more.
As these lines track east ahead of an approaching cold front, the sheer volume of water falling on saturated ground will quickly overwhelm urban drainage systems, sending rapid runoff spilling into streets, low-lying highways, and flood-prone underpasses across the Megalopolis.
11:58 AM ET 47 Min AgoTracking multiple rounds of storms developing across the Northeast
A cluster of severe storms is currently tracking across parts of Connecticut, bringing localized downpours, frequent lightning, and gusty winds through the area.
While this initial batch of activity moves through southern New England, FOX Weather meteorologists are closely monitoring another expansive area of rain and thunderstorms developing farther west.
This second wave will intensify as it moves east throughout the day, setting the stage for a significantly active afternoon and evening across the entire region with threats of severe weather and localized flash flooding.
11:26 AM ET 1 HR AgoMore than 26 million Americans under flood alerts from Tennessee to the Northeast
A massive storm system has placed more than 26 million Americans under flood alerts across the eastern half of the country.
Flood Watches currently stretch all the way from Tennessee through Pennsylvania, covering major population centers along the heavily traveled I-95 corridor from Philadelphia to New York City.
With tropical atmospheric moisture driving high rain rates, localized downpours could quickly overwhelm drainage systems, leading to rapid street flooding and dangerous travel conditions through the evening.
11:18 AM ET 1 HR AgoBreaking News
Dangerous flash flooding triggers road closures in New Jersey
Flash flooding is causing road closures across northern New Jersey as torrential downpours rapidly overwhelm drainage systems.
In Fair Lawn, emergency crews have shut down a major intersection due to deep water covering the roadway, creating severe traffic backups in the area.
Farther north in Ho-Ho-Kus, the Department of Highways was forced to close two of the three southbound lanes on Route 17 near Racetrack Road after floodwaters spilled onto the highway.
Drivers are urged to exercise extreme caution, avoid traveling through standing water, and expect significant delays throughout Bergen County.
11:07 AM ET 1 HR AgoBreaking NewsFlash flooding traps vehicles in Bergen County as severe rain slams New Jersey
Flash flooding has turned hazardous across New Jersey as relentless downpours slam the region, creating life-threatening conditions on local roads.
In Ridgewood, three cars became completely submerged in a train station underpass after rapid runoff transformed the low-lying roadway into a deep pool of water.
First responders and emergency crews are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution, turn around when encountering water-covered roads, and avoid low-lying underpasses as the severe storm system continues to drop heavy rain across Bergen County.
10:52 AM ET 1 HR AgoNYC Emergency Management activates Flash Flood Emergency Plan
NYC Emergency Management has activated the city’s Flash Flood Emergency Plan ahead of today’s severe weather, urging all New Yorkers to prepare for torrential downpours, strong winds, and rapid flooding.
Check on your neighbors, especially New Yorkers living in basement apartments, to be sure they’re taking the weather seriously.
– New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani
Officials are advising commuters to allow extra travel time, secure loose outdoor items, and move to higher ground immediately if living in basement or ground-floor apartments.
10:48 AM ET 1 HR AgoTravel chaos as major airports face severe delays and ground stops
Severe weather is triggering mass flight disruptions across the nation today, forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to issue ground stops and delay programs at multiple major hubs.
Tarmac wait times and airborne holding delays have quickly stacked up, with average delays exceeding 3 hours at several key airports as line after line of thunderstorms moves through.
Passengers are strongly advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport and to monitor for airline travel waivers, as widespread cancellations and compounding schedule pushbacks are expected to last through the evening.
10:44 AM ET 2 HRS AgoSevere storms hammering North Jersey and northern NYC suburbs
Severe thunderstorms are slamming northern New Jersey and the northern suburbs of New York City right now, dropping torrential rain and triggering powerful wind gusts.
Downpours are causing sudden water pooling on roads, significantly slowing down local traffic and creating hazardous driving conditions across key commuter routes.
Emergency officials are advising residents in the area to seek shelter indoors immediately and avoid driving through flooded roads or underpasses.
10:41 AM ET 2 HRS AgoDeveloping StoryFlash flooding and damaging winds loom as multi-round storm system takes aim at I-95 corridor
A significant severe weather event is unfolding across the eastern U.S., placing 116 million people under the threat for severe weather and dangerous flash flooding.
The danger begins with an initial round of thunderstorms moving over New Jersey, southern New York, and southern New England.
While mostly bringing gusty winds and downpours, this morning activity sets the stage for a much more intense afternoon event as a main line of thunderstorms develops from the upper Ohio Valley into western New York.
Tracking east through the day, these storms will reach the heavy-traffic I-95 corridor during or just after the evening rush hour, bringing widespread damaging wind gusts, large hail, and a threat of tornadoes—particularly across western New York and eastern Pennsylvania.
Compounding the severe weather is a dangerous and widespread flash flood threat driven by extreme atmospheric moisture.
Rain rates could surge up to 2.5 inches per hour—nearly half of many cities’ average rain for the entire month of July—falling directly onto soil already saturated from downpours over the weekend.
In highly vulnerable areas like North Jersey, as little as one inch of rain over a six-hour span could easily trigger rapid runoff and dangerous flooding.
The main line is projected to hit the I-95 megalopolis between 6 and 8 p.m. before finally clearing offshore around midnight.