heavy downpours
Coverage of heavy downpours in the Nexus archive.
- July 25: Hot, humid weather continues with a better chance for afternoon storms
Hot and humid weather persists with increased chances of afternoon thunderstorms in South Florida, particularly between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Storms may cause street flooding in poorly drained areas, with highs in the mid-90s and a heat index near 105. Upper-level winds have shifted west, directing storms toward coastal regions, and hurricane season activity is expected to rise in the coming weeks.
- Severe weather threatens NYC area with flash flooding: Live updates, weather alerts
Severe weather is moving into the New York City tri-state area with heavy downpours, wind gusts up to 60 mph, and potential flash flooding during the evening commute. The threat is active Tuesday afternoon, impacting the region with damaging conditions.
- Heavy storms, severe flooding threaten NYC evening commute as flood watch issued
A flood watch was issued for all five NYC boroughs due to heavy downpours and potential flash flooding, threatening the evening commute.
- NYC hit with flash flood warnings as downpours batter Big Apple and force flight delays
Flash flood warnings were issued in New York City as heavy downpours caused flight delays and ground stops at the city's airports.
- Heat Builds Today Before Storm Chances Increase Midweek
South Florida faces high heat and humidity today with scattered afternoon storms, followed by increased storm chances midweek. A wetter pattern will bring heavy rainfall, flooding risks, and stalled frontal boundaries by Wednesday and Thursday. The National Hurricane Center monitors a low-pressure system off the Southeast U.S. coast with minimal tropical cyclone development potential.