New York & New Jersey declare states of emergency as severe storms bring flash flood warnings. 43M Northeast residents face flooding risk today.

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New Yorkers are facing flash floods for the second time in two weeks, as severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours slammed the East Coast.

Some workers in the Big Apple and New Jersey were sent home early Thursday afternoon ahead of the evening commute. The city’s emergency management agency urged people to avoid unnecessary travel, warning that street, basement, and transit flooding were possible. States of emergency were declared in New York and New Jersey as the storms arrived.

"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. "State agencies are on standby for heavy downpours and localized flooding and will be monitoring the situation in real-time to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers in the path of the storm."

Heavy rain and thunderstorms kept travelers grounded in New York and the surrounding areas. Hundreds of flights both in and out of Newark, LaGuardia, and JFK airports were canceled or delayed. JFK and Newark were reporting an average delay of three-and-a-half hours, while LaGuardia had a two-and-a-half-hour delay due to the weather.

The heaviest rain is expected from Thursday afternoon until midnight, forecasters warned.

A flash flood risk is present along a significant portion of the mid-Atlantic region to southern New England, with heavy rains potentially affecting around 43 million people.

Up to five inches of rain is set to drench New York City, with rainfall rates at up to 3 inches an hour, officials said. A flood watch was in place from 2 p.m. Thursday until 8 a.m. Friday.

The also forecast 1.5 to 3 inches of rain for the city through Friday afternoon.

“This storm system could bring intense rainfall rates and amounts in a very short period of time,” New York CEM Commissioner Zach Iscol said

New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued a localized state of emergency for the Big Apple Thursday afternoon as city roads began to be inundated by floodwater.

“I’ve issued a state of emergency,” he said on X just before 5 p.m. E.T. “The Travel Advisory and Flood Watch are in effect until 8 AM. Stay where you are if you can. Don’t drive. Roadways are flooding, and crews are responding. If you live in a basement apartment and haven’t yet moved to higher ground, move now.”

Shortly before 3 p.m. E.T., Hochul said on X, “I will be declaring a State of Emergency for New York City and the surrounding counties. Heavy rain and potential flooding are expected to affect the evening commute. Employers are encouraged to dismiss employees early. Continue to monitor your local forecasts, and stay safe.”

The Long Island Rail Road’s Port Washington branch was suspended due to flooding, as the NYPD said all northbound lanes on the FDR Drive at E Houston Street were also closed.

The southbound lanes of the Cross Island Parkway were blocked at the Throggs Neck Bridge, the NYPD said.

Delays and service changes were also reported for the A, D, E, B, F, and C trains. The New York City Transit Authority said on X that “Q service is partially suspended while we remove a downed tree from the tracks at Parkside Av.”

Videos shared on social media showed cars submerged in deep water on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. The Clearview Expressway is closed in both directions at Northern Boulevard, the NYPD said.

New Yorkers and residents of neighboring states braced for the worst, as flash flood warnings were issued throughout much of the northeast.

“This rain about to be crazy #nyc,” one X user posted.

Another noted: “It’s that subways are about to be flooded NYC weather.

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Russia quake triggers tsunami warnings from US to Japan .

 

Tsunami warnings were issued from Japan to Chile, with huge waves predicted to hit parts of French Polynesia. If you’re just joining us, here’s the latest:

In Russia’s district of Severo-Kurilsk, near the epicenter of the earthquake, a state of emergency was issued after tsunami waves lashed the coast, tearing boats from their moorings and carrying away storage containers, according to state media TASS and videos from the scene.

In Japan, more than 2 million people were told to evacuate as waves hit much of the northern and eastern coasts. By Wednesday afternoon, Tsunami warnings in parts of Japan were been switched to advisories, but still remained in Hokkaido and Tohoku regions.

The Philippines and Indonesia both issued tsunami warnings, with the Philippines later Wednesday cancelling their advisory.

Authorities in French Polynesia have placed the Marquesas Islands archipelago under a tsunami alert, saying that waves of up to 4 meters (13 feet) could reach the islands of Ua Huka, Nuku Hiva, and Hiva Oa overnight from Tuesday to Wednesday.

A tsunami advisory that was in place for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands was canceled Wednesday, according to the US National Weather Service Guam, who also said locations across Micronesia are also in the clear.

In Chile, the National Tsunami Alarm System said there’s a tsunami threat for all the country’s coastline. Peru’s navy has said it is monitoring the situation closely.

Ecuador’s Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute said the Galapagos Islands – a major center of biodiversity and wildlife found nowhere else – could see a wave measuring 1.4 meters (4.6 feet) by 9 a.m. local time.

The Integrated Tsunami Alert System of Mexico and Central America also issued a tsunami stretching from from Ensenada, on the northwest coast of Mexico, to the Central American country of Panama..

Tsunami advisory canceled for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands

From CNN's Lauren Kent

A tsunami advisory that was in place for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands has been canceled, according to the US National Weather Service Guam on Wednesday evening.

Locations across Micronesia are declaring all-clear, the weather service also said.

The National Weather Service Guam advised residents that “strong currents may still occur.”

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Hawaii airport temporarily closed to allow people to use runway to evacuate

From CNN's Andy Rose

One of the two major airports on Hawaii’s Big Island was temporarily closed Tuesday evening to allow people to evacuate from an adjoining beach community.

“Hilo International Airport was closed to facilitate evacuation of Keaukaha across the runway,” the state government said in a news release.

Keaukaha is directly north of the airport with multiple beach parks and has only one major street leaving the neighborhood.

Philippines cancels tsunami advisory issued across the country

From CNN's Lachlan Mykura

The Philippines has canceled a tsunami advisory that was issued for several coastal communities across the country.

“No significant sea level disturbances nor destructive tsunami waves have been recorded since the 7:25 a.m. (7:25 p.m. Tuesday ET) earthquake,” the Philippines Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in its latest update.

The institute had previously warned the public to stay away from the coast and to move inland because tsunami waves were expected to hit coastal areas of the country.

“Any effects due to minor sea level disturbances have largely passed,” it said when canceling the advisory.

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Colombia orders evacuations along its Pacific coast

From CNN's Lauren Kent

Colombia has just issued a tsunami alert for several areas on its Pacific Coast, including the departments of Nariño and Chocó.

Beach closures and safety measures for maritime traffic are being implemented in those areas, according to Colombia’s National Unit for Disaster Risk Management.

“As a preventative measure it is recommended to evacuate the beaches and low-lying areas on the coasts of Nariño and Chocó,” the disaster agency said. “Head to higher ground away from the coast.”

Meanwhile, a tsunami warning has been issued for the departments of Cauca and Valle Del Cauca.

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Discover 345 Park Avenue, a landmark skyscraper in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

 

A police officer and at least two other people were shot in Midtown Manhattan Monday, and the building that houses the offices of the finance giant Blackstone and other firms was locked down as the police sought the gunman, according to law enforcement officials.

The police did not immediately provide details of the shooting, including the condition of the wounded officer and the two others who were shot.

The shooting occurred about 6 p.m. in the area of the building, at 345 Park Avenue, between 51st Street and 52nd Street. By 6:10 p.m., dozens of officers had flooded the area, according to a witness, Ben Ryder Howe, a freelance journalist.

By about 7 p.m., people began to march out of the building in small groups with their hands raised, Mr. Howe said.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

Ed Shanahan is a rewrite reporter and editor covering breaking news and general assignments on the Metro desk.

Chelsia Rose Marcius is a criminal justice reporter for The Times, covering the New York Police Department.

Maria Cramer is a Times reporter covering the New York Police Department and crime in the city and surrounding areas.

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The best dad. IndyCar's Scott McLaughlin shares message after Bubba Wallace won Brickyard 400.

INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace claimed his first NASCAR Cup Series win at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, the third victory of his career, and even after taking the lead on Lap 143 had his own doubts.

"The last 20 laps, there were ups and downs of me telling myself I wasn't going to be able to do it," he said.

The race broadcast shared fuel concerns, one that even Denny Hamlin was unsure of, but Wallace did a burnout after crossing the bricks first after a red flag for rain in Turn 1 that lasted 18 minutes, and then a second overtime. Wallace was able to kiss the bricks with his wife, Amanda, and their son, Becks, who was two days shy of being 10 months old.

A photo shortly after was shared on Twitter, and IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin had a heartfelt message. McLaughlin had finished, key word of late as he poked fun at recapping his own race, 10th at the IndyCar race at Laguna Seca, which was won by Alex Palou before the Brickyard 400 wrapped up despite a later start time.

This guy is the best dad," McLaughlin wrote on Twitter. "Has been going through it with the racing gods. Always one of the first people to text me if we have a bad day. So happy for Bdub, a great dude and I hope the haters enjoyed that."

McLaughlin's 10th-place finish ended a drought of consecutive races with DNFs. He crashed on Lap 1 of Iowa Race 2 and again on Lap 3 at Toronto, finishing 26th in both races. McLaughlin sits tied for 11th with Rinus VeeKay (259 points) in the championship standings in what's become a Palou runaway (590) with a slim margin for Pato O'Ward (469) to catch him.

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Manchester United vs West Ham

 Manchester United made a winning start to their pre-season tour of the United States with a 2-1 win over West Ham United at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

United scooped all three points in their opening game of the Premier League Summer Series via a brace from captain Bruno Fernandes.

The United ace scored either side of half-time to put United into a deserved two-goal lead, before Jarrod Bowen halved the deficit with a strong finish with just under half an hour left to play.

Fernandes put United in front with just five minutes on the clock, slotting home a penalty, before doubling their lead shortly after half-time with an excellent finish.

Head coach Ruben Amorim will have been able to take plenty of positives from the game, with United's collective performance offering plenty of encouragement. There was also a series of bright individual showings.

Next up for the Reds in the Premier League Summer Series is a clash with Bournemouth in Chicago in midweek.

That's a wrap

We're calling time on our coverage of United's 2-1 win over West Ham here, folks. Thank you to all of you who have tuned in throughout the night.

We will have plenty more reaction and analysis available for you on the MEN website, plus even more tour-related content.

Take care and we will catch you again soon.

REPORT: Cunha impact gets a different reaction from United teammate in West Ham win

A week on, another Portuguese speaker played a pass for Rasmus Hojlund and the ball eluded him. This time the reaction was different.

Hojlund offered Matheus Cunha applause for his overhit forward pass moments before alf-timeh. Cunha cursed his execution, particularly as he had engineered space with a deft turn that wowed the crowd in New Jersey.

In Stockholm a week earlier, Hojlund vented at Diogo Dalot for delaying a pass. Within a minute of kick-off in New Jersey, he was played through by Cunha and smacked the post.

PLAYER RATINGS: Fernandes and Cunha impress in tour opener

United made a winning start to their pre-season tour with a 2-1 win over West Ham United at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

Bruno Fernandes was the star of the show, netting a brace to ensure the Reds took all three points from their Premier League Summer Series opener.

Here is a flavour of how chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst rated the players out of ten...

Altay Bayindir

Unconvincingly punched a cross away but gathered Tomas Soucek's late first-half chance. Well beaten by Bowen. 6

Leny Yoro

Played a superb long-distance pass for Fernandes and again showed why he can be an attacking asset with his distribution. 8

Matthijs de Ligt

Positioned in the middle of the back three, he defended solidly as Yoro and Ayden Heaven had licence to supplement the attack. 7

FULL-TIME: MUN 2-1 WHU - United win tour opener

It's all over at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and United have made a winning start to their pre-season tour of the United States.

A Bruno Fernandes brace got the job done for the Reds. He scored either side of half-time ahead of Jarrod Bowen pulling one back for West Ham.

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