Extreme heat, thunderstorms cause wild weather day in the Bronx

Thunderstorms rolled through the Bronx Sunday evening, resulting in a flash flood warning.

News 12 Staff

Aug 19, 2019, 1:42 AM

Updated 1,714 days ago

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Thunderstorms rolled through the Bronx Sunday evening, resulting in a flash flood warning.
The day started off with humidity and sunshine and by 3:30 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a heat advisory for New York City and warned residents to avoid strenuous activity and heavy exertion outdoors.
At about 5:30 p.m., lightning and thunderstorms came to the borough. A flash flood warning was then issued by the National Weather Service.
The rain stopped and the strong heat subsided within a few hours. The flash flood warning ended, but occasional lightning strikes were still seen in the area.


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