A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

On Tuesday at 4:22 p.m. the NWS Raleigh NC issued a flash flood warning in effect until 7:30 p.m. The warning is for Alamance, Guilford, Orange and Person counties.