Heavy rainfall caused flooding and road closures in the New York City area during the Friday morning commute
Intense rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour persisted throughout the New York tri-state area
Dangerous flash flooding led to road closures across the New York City metro area
Subway service in Brooklyn was suspended due to "water on the tracks
Flash flood warnings affected over 8.5 million people in New York and New Jersey
John F. Kennedy International Airport received more than 3 inches of rain since midnight
Floodwater disrupted subway service on eight train lines in Brooklyn
Sewers were overwhelmed, leading to flooded roads in Brooklyn and Hoboken, New Jersey
The flood threat extended to approximately 25 million people across the Northeast
New York City issued a travel advisory, warning of potential travel impacts and urging caution during the heavy rain and flooding