Event Summary

As a cold front slowly moved across the area, moisture from Tropical Cyclone Arthur passing to the south and east converged along the boundary resulting in severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding in portions of southeast New York. A downed tree was reported blocking two lanes of the southbound side of Henry Hudson Parkway at West 181st Street. A downed tree resulted in a complete road closure at West 175th St. and Broadway. All lanes were closed on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Jerome Ave. due to flooding. The northbound exit ramp to Jerome Ave. was also closed due to flooding.