Northeast Floods Kill Two, Followed by Heat Wave

Severe flash flooding in New York City and New Jersey has caused at least two deaths, stranded vehicles, suspended subway lines, and closed major airports and highways. As floodwaters receded, the Northeast faced a dangerous heat wave, with the National Weather Service issuing heat advisories for New York, Massachusetts, and other regions, forecasting heat index values of 100 degrees or higher. Air quality alerts have been declared, and officials urge vulnerable groups to seek cooling centers and limit outdoor exposure. Over 2 inches of rain fell in an hour in Central Park, with even heavier rainfall in New Jersey. Experts cite both the floods and the heat wave as part of a nationwide trend of more extreme weather linked to climate change, with 2025 already setting records for flood warnings and flash flood events. Authorities warn that further storms and flooding risks persist as hot, humid conditions continue.