⛈️ NYC WEATHER ALERT: THUNDERSTORMS & GUSTY WINDS Strong winds and thunderstorms are expected in NYC Friday evening. Wind gusts of 40–60 mph could bring down tree branches. ⚠️ Stay safe: • Be indoors when storms move through between 6–9 p.m. • Secure loose outdoor items. • Allow extra time if traveling and never drive through standing water. • Stay away from downed power lines. 🌧️ Leaves can clog catch basins and cause street flooding. Watch for puddles on your way home! 📲 Sign up for free emergency alerts at or text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692. Learn more:

NYC Emergency Management just wrapped a coordination call with the National Weather Service and City agencies. Here's where things stand and what's ahead. What's happened so far
🌧️ About half an inch to an inch of rain has fallen across the city.
🌬️ Gusts have reached 45 mph citywide and up to 55 mph at JFK. NYC Parks has received about 640 requests for downed or damaged trees since Friday, most in Queens and Brooklyn.
🌊 Jamaica Bay reached major flood levels with this morning's high tide, and parts of Long Island Sound reached moderate flooding. What's ahead
🌧️ Tonight, about 8 p.m. through mid-morning Sunday: The heaviest rain arrives in bands falling at up to 1 inch per hour. Some areas could see 2 inches overnight, with localized amounts up to 3 inches. Isolated flash flooding is possible.
🌬️ Tonight into Sunday morning: Gusts of 45 to 55 mph continue, with an isolated gust to 60 mph possible. More downed trees and power outages are likely.
🌊 Tonight's high tide: Around 8:15 to 9 p.m. on the south shore and near midnight along Long Island Sound. Moderate flooding is expected in Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways.
🌊 Sunday's high tides: Around 8:30 to 9:15 a.m. on the south shore and around noon along the Sound. Moderate flooding is expected in Jamaica Bay and the Rockaways. The midday tide could bring more widespread moderate flooding to the coastal Bronx and northern Queens, including parts of Flushing and Astoria. Staten Island and Lower Manhattan should see minor flooding.
🌤️ Sunday afternoon: Winds drop off to gusts around 35 mph. Scattered heavy showers are possible into the evening, and showers linger into Monday.
🏖️ City beaches are closed to swimming and lifeguards are not on duty. Life-threatening rip currents are expected, so stay out of the water. 🚗 Tonight through late Sunday morning is the worst time to travel. City crews are clearing downed trees, responding to flooding, and keeping rescue teams staged along the coast. ✅ If you live in a basement, be ready to move to a higher floor. Never walk or drive through floodwater, and stay away from downed lines.
🌳 Report fallen trees to 311.
🏠 Report damage to your home or business at Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 for alerts. Basement apartment residents can sign up at and select the basement apartment option to get automated phone calls during flooding.

Did you experience damage from this weekend’s Nor’easter? 🌧️ If your home, business, or property was damaged by the storm, report it and request city services when it is safe to do so. Damage reports help New York City assess the storm’s impact and may support recovery assistance.   📍 Report storm damage: 📍 Request city services: or call 311 🚨 Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.   Stay safe and take care when returning to or assessing your property.

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Hey New Yorkers, a nor’easter is on the way! 🌧️💨 If you don’t have to travel, stay home and avoid unnecessary trips. Starting around 2 p.m., strong wind gusts could bring down trees and power lines. Coastal flooding is expected to begin tonight and could be worst Saturday morning, especially in the Rockaways, around Jamaica Bay, and along Staten Island’s coast. If you live in a basement or low-lying area, know your exits and be prepared to move to higher ground if water starts rising.

New Yorkers can now register early to become Emergency Snow Shovelers and help keep bus stops, crosswalks, fire hydrants, and other critical public spaces clear during major winter weather. This year, Snow Shovelers will earn $30 per hour, increasing to $45 per hour after the first 40 hours worked in a week. New Yorkers who register before Nov. 30 will also be eligible for a paid orientation in December and expedited payment processing. The first @NYCsanitation registration event will be held Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Taft High School, 240 East 172nd Street in the Bronx. Learn more:

Five years ago, Hurricane Ida changed New York City forever.

For communities across Southeast Queens and beyond, Ida brought devastating flooding and loss but also showed the power of neighbors coming together, organizing, and building resilience.

Hear from the New Yorkers who experienced Ida firsthand and learn how our communities are preparing for the next storm.

Know your risk. Make a plan. Stay informed.

NYC Emergency Management remains on scene at 235 E 42nd Street, along with @NYC_Buildings and @FDNY to coordinate life safety measures. Our colleagues from @NYPDNews remain on scene to assist with pedestrian access to buildings in restricted areas. The below street closures have been lifted: 42nd Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue 2nd Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Street 3rd Avenue between 42nd and 43rd Street Always listen to advice from city officials and first responders. Stay updated with emergency alerts from @NotifyNYC by texting 'notifynyc' to 692-692. Information current as of July 8 at 4:30 PM. Details may change as more information becomes available.

Wednesday begins one of the most dangerous stretches of extreme heat our city has seen in years, with the heat index potentially into the triple digits by afternoon. And it does not let up, the heat builds day after day into the weekend, and it will barely cool down at night. That is what makes this kind of event so risky. Do not wait. Find a cool option now, any public or private space with air conditioning, like a library, a mall, a friend's place, or a city cooling center. Find one near you at   Check in on older neighbors, relatives, and anyone living without AC. Here is how Wednesday will feel hour by hour, and what to do at each step to stay safe.

🌡️ EXTREME HEAT ALERT for the disability community: Dangerous heat hits NYC Wednesday through the July 4th weekend, with triple-digit heat index values and little relief overnight. People with disabilities, access, and functional needs face higher risk in extreme heat. Your plan matters. Make it NOW. Some medications and health conditions make it harder for your body to handle heat or to feel how hot you really are. Mobility, vision, hearing, cognitive, and chronic health conditions can all make it harder to stay cool or get to a cool place. That is exactly why planning ahead is so important. ✅ Stay cool. Use AC if you have it (set to 78°F), or identify an accessible cooling center, library, or cool space you can get to. Staying cool matters more than avoiding travel over air quality. ✅ Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about how your medications and conditions affect your heat risk, and how to store heat-sensitive medications and supplies. ✅ Rely on electric-powered medical or life-support equipment (oxygen, ventilator, dialysis, power wheelchair or scooter)? Have a backup power plan, keep devices charged, and enroll in your utility's Life-Support Equipment program (Con Edison LSE / PSEG Long Island) so they prioritize you in an outage. ✅ If you must travel, plan your trip. Check that your route and cooling site are accessible, and arrange paratransit or a ride ahead of time if you need it. ✅ Build your support network. Ask someone to check on you daily during the heat, and check on disabled friends, family, and neighbors yourself. Heat takes lives quietly, at home, among those who are isolated. One call or visit can save a life. 📲 When cooling centers are activated on Wednesday, find a cooling center, including accessible and pet-friendly sites (service animals always welcome), at or call 311 (VRS: 212-639-9675 / TTY: 212-504-4115). Sign up for Notify NYC for emergency alerts in 14 languages and in American Sign Language: #BeatTheHeatNYC#

NYC is now under a Severe Thunderstorm Warning through at least 3:45. Find shelter now. When thunder roars, head indoors. Do not remain in a flooded or flooding basement or subway station. More tips: