New York, New Jersey Declare Emergencies as Heavy Rain Hits Northeast

State officials warned that extreme weather conditions could trigger landslides, rockslides, and flooded roadways.

Several areas in New York and New Jersey were placed under a state of emergency on Thursday as heavy downpours swept the Northeast, with flash flooding expected.

Up to five inches of rain is expected, with the heaviest bands in New York, with rainfall rates potentially exceeding two inches per hour, according to a statement by the governor’s office.