nyc airports ground stop : Flash flooding and travel advisories issued ahead of storm in New York City

nyc airports ground stop : Flooding is expected in New York City, as storms are expected to hit the area from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning.

The National Weather Service has issued flash flood and severe storm warnings for the Bronx and Manhattan until 7:45 p.m.

The New York City Emergency Management Department has issued a travel advisory for Tuesday through Wednesday. There is a possibility of slow movement in the evening and morning due to the storm.

While we expect some disruptions from this season, all relevant city agencies have been activated and are ready to handle whatever comes our way. People of New York, do your job: Be informed, be vigilant and, if you can, stop even during the worst-case scenario, New York City Mayor Eric Adams warned.

Flights at Newark, LaGuardia and JFK airports were halted Tuesday afternoon in the wake of the approaching storm.

The MTA issued a warning on X, asking New Yorkers to take extra time to travel during the rainy season and to exercise caution on buses and at train stations.

City officials also urged New Yorkers to be vigilant against flash flooding of streets, properties and basements, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph can topple trees and disrupt power supplies.

Builders, contractors, crane operators and property owners were urged to keep their construction sites, buildings and equipment safe. Crane operations should be suspended if wind speeds reach 30 mph, while hoist operations should be stopped if wind speeds reach 35 mph.

Despite the storm, the school summer program and bus service are expected to continue. Families can pick up students early if they want, and middle school students can take the day off on their own with parental permission at the end of the day.

New Yorkers were encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC to receive emergency weather alerts. The app provides alerts in 14 languages, including American Sign Language.

NYC storm preps and notices:

• Allow extra travel time and expect delays with little to no notice
• Use public transportation when possible
• Do not walk, bike, or drive into flooded streets or enter flooded subway stations
• Remove debris from catch basins and pick up leaves from your yard to keep them from clogging streets and catch basins
• Prepare to move to higher ground if flooding begins, even if it’s raining
• Clean roofs, crawlspaces, vents, decks/patios and gutters, disposing of anything that could become a projectile during a storm.
• Charge phones and keep a flashlight with batteries handy
• Always have an emergency kit in your car with items like blankets, a flashlight, water, snacks and a first aid kit