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    Strong thunderstorms cause short airport ground stops, flooded roadways, some power outages


    ByEyewitness News

    Friday, August 18, 2023 12:28PM

    AccuWeather Alert: Heavy AM Storms

    NEW YORK (WABC) — A strong line of thunderstorms and lightning moved through New York City and surrounding areas just before daybreak on Friday

    There was some localized flooding but no significant damage was reported.

    RELATED: AccuWeather Forecast for Tri-State area

    New Jersey had nearly 3,500 customers (3,486) without power around 7 a.m.

    LaGuardia and Newark Airports also enforced ground stops. Newark Liberty International Airport’s was lifted just after 8 a.m.

    Cars stalled out on the Grand Central Parkway at the Long Island Expressway in Queens.

    The unrelenting rain pounded down on Long Island and woke many from their slumber just ahead of 6 a.m.

    Cars were also spotted driving through standing water at Prospect Avenue and 3rd Avenue in Park Slope, Brooklyn

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