Rain, wind lead to Northeast flood warnings, airport delays; construction debris flies in NYC

Rain, wind lead to flood warnings, airport delays

ALBANY, N.Y. — A nasty rain storm is filling rivers and streams, delaying flights and blowing debris off buildings in the Northeast.

The National Weather Service has issued flood warnings in New York and Pennsylvania. Airports from Philadelphia to New York City are showing severe weather delays. There also are offshore storm warnings.

High winds sent construction debris fluttering to the streets in New York City and Jersey City, N.J. Some streets have been closed in lower Manhattan and light rail service was halted in Jersey City.

In western Pennsylvania, flooded roads are closed and a motorist had to be rescued.

In Vermont, a fiery highway crash among two milk tanker trucks and a car killed two people. There’s no immediate word on what caused it, but roadways are slick.