Event Summary

A cold front moved into a humid air mass over the tri-state area on August 11th. Thunderstorms developed along this cold front during the afternoon. Due to the moist air mass in place over the region, the thunderstorms became quite strong to severe. They produced flash flooding, wind damage, and large hail. A large tree was downed on Van Ness Street. Flash flooding of roads occurred at College Point. Two occupants of a vehicle were electrocuted by a fallen power line when they apparently stepped out of their vehicle into several feet of water. Two children were struck by lightning at Jamaica Mall. Both were hospitalized with injuries.