For the whole tri-state, which includes New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, a flood watch is in place through 6 a.m. Saturday. Occasional rainfall rates of one to two inches per hour are predicted. Strong storms have caused widespread subway system closures in the Big Apple, flooded several streets and highways and blocked access to at least one LaGuardia airport terminal. Many Subways were shut down on friday morning, while others had to halt operation due to flooding stations, particularly in Brooklyn.
In the Brooklyn borough's red Hook section, video footage showed automobiles stranded in the flooded streets. In floodwater, some individuals were attempting to empty a drain. Due to the bad weather, a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets that was scheduled for friday night was cancelled. Adams referred to the weather as "dangerous" and claimed it was still ongoing. Before the day is done, "we might see eight inches of rain," he said.
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