Hurricane Ida killed at least 25 people in New Jersey — more fatalities than in any other state — as the monster storm whipped its way onto the Gulf Coast and tore north to New England. Source: New York Times
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Why Wasn’t New York Prepared for Hurricane Ida?
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
New York City and state officials knew heavy rains were coming, but their preparations couldn’t save the city from death and destruction. Source: New York Times
Trapped in Basements and Cars, They Lost Their Lives in Savage Storm
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
The storm’s victims included at least 15 people in New York State and 23 in New Jersey. Some died as waters inundated their basement homes. Source: New York Times
Ida Brings Flash Floods and Upheaval to New York City
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2021
The sudden inundation from the remnants of Ida transformed familiar moments of life in New York City and its suburbs into something otherworldly, waterlogged and frightening. Source: New York Times
2 Months of Rain in a Day and a Half: New York City Sets Records
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2021
It’s already the second-wettest summer in city history, thanks to Tropical Storm Henri. Source: New York Times
Henri Brings Heavy Rains to New York City
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2021
The New York area escaped the worst of the tropical storm, though a much-anticipated concert was cut short. Source: New York Times
Tropical Storm Henri Brings Power Outages and Record Rain to Northeast
By Gotham Rex on August 22, 2021
The storm was expected to continue dumping rain across the region through Monday night, prompting flood watches in several states. Source: New York Times
With Evacuations on Fire Island, Long Island Braces for Henri
By Gotham Rex on August 21, 2021
Ferry service to the island will be suspended on Saturday night, and flights and rail service in the region will likely be affected. Source: New York Times
Lightning Strike at Bronx Beach Kills 13-Year-Old Boy
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
The teenager, Carlos Ramos, was one of six people on Orchard Beach after lifeguards cleared the water with thunderstorms approaching on a blistering day, officials said. Source: New York Times
Why the New York Subway Has a Water Problem
By Gotham Rex on July 9, 2021
Thursday’s storms flooded parts of the subway system, underscoring its vulnerability to heavy rains, which could become more common with climate change. Source: New York Times
Heavy Rains Pound New York City, Flooding Subway Stations and Roads
By Gotham Rex on July 8, 2021
More than a dozen people were rescued from a flooded highway in the Bronx, and more rain was expected overnight as Tropical Storm Elsa hit. Source: New York Times
New York City Alerts Residents to Conserve Energy to Avoid Outages
By Gotham Rex on June 30, 2021
The warnings, which included an alert sent to cellphones across the city, came as the city endured its fourth day of sweltering heat. Source: New York Times
New York City Braces for Heat and Humidity
By Gotham Rex on June 28, 2021
The steamy weather, with a heat index above 100, is expected until Thursday, and the city opens centers where people can keep cool. Source: New York Times
Snowstorm to Blanket East Coast With Up to 8 Inches on Sunday
By Gotham Rex on February 6, 2021
The intense but fast-moving storm promises to create havoc for travelers on Super Bowl Sunday and be followed by single-digit temperatures, forecasters said. Source: New York Times
20 Inches of Snow Could Fall on a City Already Quieted by the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
New York found itself in the midst of a nor’easter that was on track to be one of the city’s heaviest storms ever. Source: New York Times