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In New Jersey, about 9,900 customers are without power, with 2,033 of them in Monmouth County. All of New Jersey has been under a state of emergency since Saturday night. It's expected to last into Monday afternoon, authorizing the state's emergency services personnel to be activated as necessary.
A coastal flood warning is in effect for much of the New York and New Jersey coasts, according to the National Weather Service. Cloud coverage has increased in the New York City area as a coastal storm is expected to hit the region on Sunday.
Extreme rainstorms hammer the Northeast 60% more often than they did in the 1950s, and New York City's infrastructure struggles to keep up. The city's sewers handle 1.7 inches of rain per hour, but storms now dump up to 3 inches per hour for extended periods.
Authorities say more than 30 people were rescued and three people remain unaccounted for in western Alaska after the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought hurricane-force winds and flooding strong enough
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Flood preparation in New York City
Zachary Iscol, Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management, joined AccuWeather Early to discuss how the city is ensuring the safety of its transportation networks and deploying life safety crews in preparation for the tropical rainstorm moving up the East Coast.
New York City has a new rule in effect to help people track their intake more accurately when going out to eat. On Saturday, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene