Dangerous Heatwave Continues Across Northeast U.S. with Flash Flood Risk from Thunderstorms

A dangerous heatwave is intensifying across New York City and the broader East Coast, bringing scorching temperatures and high humidity with warm overnight lows. New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory and activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan, as the National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch through Tuesday morning. Multiple rounds of rain and thunderstorms are forecast to produce 2-3 inches of rainfall, with isolated areas receiving up to 4 inches, potentially causing flash flooding. A Heat Advisory is also in effect for parts of North Carolina with heat index values around 105 degrees.