Northeastern Cities Bracing for Catastrophic Flash Flooding. A powerful storm is bearing down on the Northeast, threatening to unleash catastrophic flash flooding in major cities such as New York City and Philadelphia. Forecasters warn that the storm's heavy rainfall, which is expected to intensify through Tuesday night, could cause life-threatening conditions, with rapid rises in water levels potentially sweeping away cars and trapping people in flooded areas. Residents in the affected regions are advised to take immediate precautions, including evacuating low-lying areas and avoiding travel unless absolutely necessary.
The Northeast — including New York City and Philadelphia — is at risk of significant and life-threatening flash flooding through Tuesday night from an unusually strong storm.
