00:00A powerful storm has slammed the U.S. East Coast.
00:03New York City and New Jersey are both under a state of emergency.
00:06Why? Because this storm is no ordinary rain.
00:09Forecasters warned of torrential downpours, up to 3 inches an hour,
00:13with isolated spots seeing as much as 8 inches.
00:17That's enough to turn streets into rivers in minutes.
00:20In Queens, a major highway shut down.
00:22Cars were completely submerged.
00:24Parts of the subway are flooded, and service into Long Island has been suspended.
00:28Airports in New York, New Jersey, Washington, and Philly are facing massive delays.
00:33In Pennsylvania and Maryland, streets flooded, cars stuck,
00:36and multiple water rescues are already underway.
00:39Officials urge residents to avoid travel, especially during the evening rush,
00:44when rain is expected to hit hardest.
00:46New York's governor and mayor are sounding the alarm,
00:49telling everyone to move to higher ground if needed.
00:52Emergency plans are in full effect across several states.
00:55And remember, this comes just two weeks after another deadly storm flooded NYC subways
01:00and took two lives in New Jersey.
01:03Stay safe, stay alert, and don't underestimate the power of this storm.
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