Raging Storms lead to chaos in New York
Pastor Dale Morgan
Raging Storms lead to chaos in New York*
Tree smashes car in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York
There were fears of tornadoes as heavy winds damaged cars
Torrential rain and heavy winds have caused havoc in the New York area,
flooding subway and overground railway lines and delaying flights.
Trees were uprooted, smashing into cars and blocking streets, roofs were
torn off houses and power cuts reported.
The storms led to tornado and flash flood warnings, but gave way later
to hot, humid weather.
A woman died when her car got stuck in an underpass and was hit from
behind, city Mayor Michael Bloomberg said.
Many workers stayed at home, as transport officials advised commuters to
avoid the morning rush hour.
Every subway line going into the central Manhattan area was subject to
delays during the rush hour. Rail routes to the city from neighbouring
New Jersey were also affected.
Flights from John F Kennedy airport were delayed by up to an hour and a
half, and from LaGuardia by about an hour.
Temperatures were expected to rise above 38C (100F) during the day.