Tornado damage threatened New Jersey residents, and a flash-flood warning was issued for Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx until 5 p.m. by the National Weather Service as torrential rains and gusty winds whipped through the New York City metro area Thursday.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph accompanied the storm, according to the NWS. New York City residents are warned to expect sudden bursts of heavy rain, reduced visibility and possible power outages from downed trees or power lines, the city’s emergency management center posted on X.

In Brooklyn, the intense downpour flooded streets, with social media posts appearing to show cars partially submerged in several inches of water .

City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang cautioned people to avoid Eighth Ave. in southern Brooklyn , with flooding impac

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