Get the latest weather coverage as the Northeast U.S. and New York City area braces for flash floods. Follow severe thunderstorms as New Jersey and New York declare a state of emergency.

Rain storms are lashing the East Coast from Virginia to Connecticut, flooding roadways and delaying flights from Boston to Washington, D.C.

Storms and flood threats are headed for the New York City area, prompting a string of First Alert Weather Days through the end of the work week. Heavy rain that may cause flooding is expected both Thursday and Friday.