Public safety agency coordinating disaster response for New York City
Multiple outlets report a flood watch for parts of New York and New Jersey ahead of a World Cup match at MetLife Stadium. Forecasts warn of heavy rain, possible flash floods and travel disruptions during the event, with authorities urging planning and caution.
Shark sightings have prompted intermittent closures at Rockaway Beach and Jones Beach as heat drives crowds to the coast. A Jones Beach swimmer was injured and treated; lifeguards suspended swimming during containment searches. Officials say sightings are being tracked with drones, and closures are likely to continue during peak heat.
A sweeping heat dome has kept tens of millions under heat alerts from the Midwest to the East Coast. Overnight temperatures are failing to cool, heightening health risks and straining power grids. El Niño is intensifying the heat, and cooling centers, water, and hydration remain critical.
Wildfires across western Ontario have sparked a heat dome and are sending smoke toward the Great Lakes and northeastern US. Air quality in Toronto, Detroit and Minneapolis ranks among the worst in the world, prompting officials to issue warnings and distribute masks as residents face health risks.
A waterspout-tornado touched down near Atlantic Beach on Long Island, damaging Sun and Surf Beach Club and nearby property. Nassau County has declared a state of emergency; no serious injuries are reported. Flooding disrupts nearby roads as crews search for anyone trapped.