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Tornado Watch issued for NYC, Tri-State area, all of New Jersey | Live updates
ABC7 New York • • nation
Key Points:
- Over 6,200 power outages were reported in New Jersey just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday, impacting the region significantly.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled at area airports, including 234 cancellations at LaGuardia (43% of scheduled flights), 145 at JFK (21%), and 137 at Newark (23%).
- The Woodside community in Queens is preparing for potential flooding by filling sandbags to protect homes and businesses, following recent heavy rain damage.
- Local businesses like Maran's Auto Body shop have suffered extensive water damage, including repeated furnace replacements and flooded basements.
- Residents remain concerned about ongoing rain and flooding, with some still dealing with stranded vehicles and debris on roads, while emergency services have conducted rescues.
