Summary:
The video transcript reports on severe weather conditions in New York City and surrounding areas, with a focus on the heavy rainfall and its impact. It mentions that a record-breaking rainstorm has caused flooding, especially in Brooklyn and parts of Long Island. The subway system experienced significant disruptions and delays due to flooding. LaGuardia Airport was temporarily closed due to flooding. In Westchester County, including Yonkers, heavy rain caused flooding, with basements and streets inundated. The report also highlights the challenges of dealing with increased rainfall and its impact on infrastructure designed for older weather patterns.
1. The storm, described as a record-breaking rain storm, is winding down, but there is still soaking rain in Suffolk County with rain lingering until midday tomorrow.
2. The transit system is slowly but surely getting back on track.
3. There are still several areas affected by flood advisories, including the East End of Long Island and Bergen County.
4. The heaviest rain was for the Eastern third of New Jersey in the New York City, Western Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, and into Connecticut as well.
5. The heavy band over Suffolk County is beginning to weaken, but there will still be areas of rain tomorrow morning.
6. The climate change era seems to be causing regular occurrences, hitting New York particularly hard because of the city's dependence on the mass transit system.
7. The LGA airport was hit hard today by the rain, with Marine Terminal A being forced to shut down due to flooding.
8. Westchester County was hit hard by rising floodwaters in Mamaroneck and New Rochelle.
9. In Yonkers, rising water has been dealing with the overflowing Saw Mill River all day.
10. The storm also left roads on Long Island underwater and dangerous to navigate.