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Northeast braces for potential flooding as multiple rounds of storms move through

Headline from KION Central Coast, on the newest of 2 developments

By Meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — Rounds of storms are raising the risk of flash flooding in already-soaked parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday. Flash flooding has been a recurring presence in these regions over the summer: Storms with torrential rain flooded r…

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Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Map Shows States Under Flood Watch as New Warnings Issued

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  2. Newest

    Northeast braces for potential flooding as multiple rounds of storms move through

    Headline from KION Central Coast ·

3 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

30 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC New York

    Powerful P.M. storms expected to bring threat of tornadoes, flooding and hail to NYC area (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    In what has proved to be a blockbuster storm season in the tri-state area, yet another round of severe weather is set to slice through the region Thursday afternoon and evening. Atmospheric moisture will spike on Thursday ahead of a cold front.

  2. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Rain, storms and flash flood risk in N.J. expected Thursday (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Rain, thunderstorms, and flash flood risks are expected Thursday, with a cold front bringing more storms Friday before a dry, cooler weekend.

  3. Pix11

    Flooding rains possible for portions of the tri-state area (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A period of heavy rainfall is possible for Thursday and Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. A low-pressure system and cold front will move through the area, which may cause local flooding, especially over poor drainage areas.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Flood watch issued for 15 counties amid rising risk of heavy rain, thunderstorms, potential tornadoes (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    On top of flash flooding, forecasters say some thunderstorms on Thursday could become severe with damaging winds, and some could spawn a tornado

  5. Pix11

    Flood threat for NY, NJ with heavy rain, storms expected (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK (PIX11) — Heavy rain is on the way to the tri-state region on Thursday as a storm system approaches. Flood watches have been issued for NYC and most of the region starting Thursday afternoon and continuing into the evening.

  6. Newsweek

    Map Shows States Under Flood Watch as New Warnings Issued (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Thunderstorms could trigger flash flooding in densely populated urban corridors in the Northeast on Thursday.

  7. NBC New York

    See hour-by-hour radar forecast as severe storms could bring hail, winds, tornadoes (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Get ready for another round of strong summer storms that threaten to bring inches of rain, potentially damaging wind, hail — even the chance for a tornado or two can’t be ruled out Thursday. A flood watch goes into effect at noon for portions of the tri-state and remains in place through the night.

  8. NBC New York

    Powerful storms bring threats of flash flooding, tornadoes, hail to NYC area (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    In what has proved to be a blockbuster storm season in the tri-state area, yet another round of severe weather is set to slice through the region Thursday afternoon and evening. Atmospheric moisture will spike on Thursday ahead of a cold front.

  9. NBC New York

    Live updates: Flash floods, isolated tornadoes possible as storms eye NYC area (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    What to Know Atmospheric moisture spikes today ahead of a cold front. Showers may develop as early as the morning, but strong to severe storms are expected to hold off until later in the afternoon. Heavy downpours with rainfall rates topping 2 inches per hour could trigger flash flooding.

  10. Pix11

    Flooding rain and strong storms possible for NY, NJ (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- A cold front will move into the region from the west, bringing the potential for flooding rains and severe thunderstorms. A flood watch is in effect from 12:00 p.m. Thursday through Thursday night for portions of the tri-state area.

  11. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Flash Flash flood watch issued as scattered severe storms eye Philadelphia-area (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    The Philadelphia area is bracing for a round of late-day storms that could bring heavy downpours leading to flooding in some areas. When will storms start? Forecasters expect increasing clouds through the afternoon, leading to a round of scattered showers and thunderstorms.

  12. NBC10 Philadelphia

    Live updates for storm bringing flash flooding, tornado chances to Philly area (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)

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    NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description

    What to Know A First Alert is in effect for the threat of strong storms from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. for areas along and northwest of the Interstate 95 corridor on Thursday, Aug. 27. Severe storms can produce damaging wind, isolated tornadoes, and heavy rainfall with many neighborhoods seeing one to two …

  13. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Severe storms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds to the Northeast US (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    Severe storms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and isolated tornadoes to Philadelphia/New Jersey, New York City and Washington, D.C. area Thursday.

  14. FOX 5 DC

    Severe storms could bring flash flooding, damaging winds to DC, Maryland, Virginia (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and a limited tornado threat to the Philadelphia area, New York City and the DMV on Thursday.

  15. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Severe thunderstorms, high winds, flooding rains expected to slam N.J. today. Latest forecast. (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    A flood watch is in effect for 15 New Jersey counties starting this afternoon with up to 5 inches of rain possible in some spots.

  16. FOX 5 New York

    NYC faces flash flooding, wind threats during severe storms expected Thursday (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    Severe thunderstorms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and a limited tornado threat to the NYC area on Thursday.

  17. Pix11

    NYC storm to bring potential flash flooding: Timing and expected rain amounts (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) -- Another summer storm is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flash flooding to parts of New York and New Jersey on Tuesday. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the tri-state that will be in effect from 12 p.m. through 11 p.m. on Tuesday.

  18. ABC News

    Northeast braces for severe weather, potential flooding: Forecast (opens ABC News)

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    ABC News's feed description

    More than 38 million people from New York City to Washington, D.C., are bracing for severe weather on Thursday.

  19. KION Central Coast

    Northeast braces for potential flooding as multiple rounds of storms move through (opens KION Central Coast)

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    KION Central Coast's feed description

    By Meteorologists Mary Gilbert, Chris Dolce, CNN (CNN) — Rounds of storms are raising the risk of flash flooding in already-soaked parts of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic on Thursday. Flash flooding has been a recurring presence in these regions over the summer: Storms with torrential rain flooded r…

  20. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Flash flood warning issued for parts of N.J. as thunderstorms drop heavy rain (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    One to two inches of rain are expected in the warned areas within an hour, forecasters say, posing an imminent threat of flash flooding.

  21. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Philadelphia forecast: Severe weather, flooding threat heading to Northeast on Thursday | LIVE RADAR (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    More than 38 million people from New York City to Washington, D.C., are bracing for severe weather on Thursday.

  22. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Severe thunderstorm watch issued for all of N.J., with strong storms lashing region (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

    Published

    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    In addition to the thunderstorm watch, 18 counties in New Jersey are under a flood watch because of the threat of flash flooding from Thursday's storms.

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