Event Summary

A passing cold front produced several severe thunderstorms that impacted New York City, Long Island, and portions of the Lower Hudson Valley. A 58 mph wind gust was measured midway across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Showers and thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front and produced heavy rain, which resulted in isolated flash flooding in Staten Island (Richmond County). The intersection of Hylan Blvd. and Reid Ave. in Bay Terrace was closed due to flooding. Slosson Ave. at Todt Hill Rd. in Castleton Corners was also closed due to flooding. Arden Ave. was closed at Vespa Ave. in Rossville due to flooding.