(NewsNation) — New York’s metropolitan area saw intense flooding Friday that shut down parts of the city’s subway system and cut off access to roads and at least one terminal at LaGaurdia Airport.
NewsNation local affiliate PIX 11 reports flooding has been reported in multiple neighborhoods and towns near New York City after a major coastal storm. Flooding was also reported around Hoboken, New Jersey.
Up to 5 inches of rain fell in some areas overnight. As many as 7 inches could come throughout the day, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
“This is a dangerous, life-threatening storm,” Hochul said in an interview with TV station NY1. “Count on this for the next 20 hours.”
On Twitter Friday morning, Hochul said she’s declaring a state of emergency across New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
“Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads,” she wrote.
A flash flood warning is in place for Yonkers, New Rochelle and Mount Vernon until 1:15 p.m. EDT.
New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which runs subway and commuter rail lines, urged residents to stay home if they could.
There were about 17 subway lines suspended or partially suspended because of flooding, PIX wrote.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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