Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where
The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.
The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.
Video: Bayside, Queens sees 6+ inches of rain; floods wreck havoc
The clean-up effort is underway after New York City was hit by severe rainfall. Residents of Bayside, Queens are attempting to salvage their possessions after the area experienced intense flooding.
The clean-up effort is underway after New York City was hit by severe rainfall. Residents of Bayside, Queens are attempting to salvage their possessions after the area experienced intense flooding.
NY, NJ rain totals: How many inches fell, flash flooding locations
Here's a full list of reported rain totals for New Jersey and New York and where flash flooding occurred during Thursday's storm:
Here's a full list of reported rain totals for New Jersey and New York and where flash flooding occurred during Thursday's storm:
Track NYC-area road closures after Thursday's floods
Major highways and transit lines shut down Thursday due to severe flooding from powerful, slow-moving thunderstorms hitting NYC.
Major highways and transit lines shut down Thursday due to severe flooding from powerful, slow-moving thunderstorms hitting NYC.
Storms flood NYC roads, shut down trains and flights across the East Coast
Severe thunderstorms and torrential rain slammed the East Coast on Thursday, stranding vehicles, suspending train service, and triggering flash flood warnings from Virginia to Connecticut.
Severe thunderstorms and torrential rain slammed the East Coast on Thursday, stranding vehicles, suspending train service, and triggering flash flood warnings from Virginia to Connecticut.
NYC flood updates: Transit, roads shut down during rush hour | Timeline
Slow-moving thunderstorms are moving through the New York City area, expected to "pose threats to life and cause significant disruptions" as rain falls as fast as 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Slow-moving thunderstorms are moving through the New York City area, expected to "pose threats to life and cause significant disruptions" as rain falls as fast as 2 to 3 inches per hour.
NYC heat wave: When will temperatures come down?
New York City had another day of intense heat and humidity, but when can New Yorkers expect things to cool off?
New York City had another day of intense heat and humidity, but when can New Yorkers expect things to cool off?
NYC set to face second heat wave of the summer amid air quality concerns
New York City is bracing for the start of a potential heat wave beginning today, with city officials and weather experts urging residents to take precautions as temperatures rise.
New York City is bracing for the start of a potential heat wave beginning today, with city officials and weather experts urging residents to take precautions as temperatures rise.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.
NYC forecast: Will thunderstorms, heat continue this weekend?
Friday brought the worst of summer's wrath - high temperatures and fast-moving thunderstorms. But can New York City expect a break this weekend?
Friday brought the worst of summer's wrath - high temperatures and fast-moving thunderstorms. But can New York City expect a break this weekend?
Severe thunderstorm warning issued in NYC area: Timeline
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Connecticut, with expected wind gusts of up to 70 mph and potential hail.
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings for New York City and parts of the Hudson Valley, New Jersey and Connecticut, with expected wind gusts of up to 70 mph and potential hail.
PHOTOS: Michigan man in truck survives lightning strike - 'lucky to be alive'
A man inside a pickup truck survived after it was struck by lightning in west Michigan.
A man inside a pickup truck survived after it was struck by lightning in west Michigan.
New York City braces for dangerous heat and potential severe storms on Friday
Dangerous heat, as well as the threat of severe weather, is expected to make a triumphant return to NYC. Here's what you can expect on Friday.
Dangerous heat, as well as the threat of severe weather, is expected to make a triumphant return to NYC. Here's what you can expect on Friday.
Extreme weather increasing across region due to climate change, experts say
Dangerous storms have wreaked havoc across the Northeast this summer, and one recent study claims climate change has intensified the worrying trend over the past several decades.
Dangerous storms have wreaked havoc across the Northeast this summer, and one recent study claims climate change has intensified the worrying trend over the past several decades.
NJ scout instructor ID’d after deadly lightning strike
The man killed has been identified as Robert Montgomery, a longtime volunteer instructor. According to officials, the injured range in age from just 7 years old to adults in their 60s.
The man killed has been identified as Robert Montgomery, a longtime volunteer instructor. According to officials, the injured range in age from just 7 years old to adults in their 60s.
When will the NYC humidity break? Heat advisory, risk of severe storms
This week's heat wave reaches its peak, with a heat advisory active for New York City until 10 p.m. tonight.
This week's heat wave reaches its peak, with a heat advisory active for New York City until 10 p.m. tonight.
NYC subway flooding sparks infrastructure concerns, questions: 'We're seeing them every year'
Several NYC subway stations flooded on Monday night after rain drenched parts of the city, causing severe delays and even closures.
Several NYC subway stations flooded on Monday night after rain drenched parts of the city, causing severe delays and even closures.
NJ flooding kills 2 after vehicle swept away; state of emergency remains in effect
Two people are dead in Plainfield, New Jersey, after heavy rain pummeled much of the state on Monday, causing flash floods and dangerous conditions on the roads.
Two people are dead in Plainfield, New Jersey, after heavy rain pummeled much of the state on Monday, causing flash floods and dangerous conditions on the roads.
NJ flooding: What you need to know after driving through floodwater
Your vehicle being exposed to too much moisture could cause damage, including mold, electrical issues and rust, so it's crucial to address any possible flood damage as quickly as possible:
Your vehicle being exposed to too much moisture could cause damage, including mold, electrical issues and rust, so it's crucial to address any possible flood damage as quickly as possible:
State of Emergency declared in New Jersey due to flash flooding as heavy rain slams millions in Northeast
A Level 3 out of 4 risk for flash flooding has been issued, encompassing major I-95 corridor cities such as Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.
A Level 3 out of 4 risk for flash flooding has been issued, encompassing major I-95 corridor cities such as Baltimore, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia.