ALERT – Flood Warning Issued For Parts of NYC, NJ And Surrounding Areas On Friday [VIDEO]

A soaking rainstorm is drenching the New York area Friday, and is expected to cause localized flooding and some travel problems.

There is a “Flood Warning” WARNING right now for parts of New Jersey, New York City, Westchester and Rockland counties until 4:30 p.m.

This same storm that led to renewed flooding in the central Plains and middle Mississippi Valley is now hitting the northeast.

Stormy conditions moved in and became heavy in the New York City area from southwest to northeast Friday morning. Rain is likely to continue through evening rush hour.

The heaviest rain should occur between now and 3 p.m. Some thunderstorms are possible.

Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected with damaging wind gusts up to 50 mph.

Penn Station shut down its entrance at 32nd Street and 7th Avenue because of the heavy rain, and the stairwell at 31st Street and 7th Avenue is also closed.

Water rose quickly in parts of Jersey City, flooding Route 440 and West Side Avenue. Highways and roads across other parts of northeastern New Jersey and New York City’s five boroughs were inundated, making it impossible to drive.

Delays at JFK Airport surpassed four hours by 11 a.m., while Newark and LaGuardia were reporting delays exceeding three and two hours, respectively.