A severe rainstorm swept through New York City, triggering flash flood warnings, flight delays at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark, and widespread road closures across all five boroughs on Saturday afternoon.

By early afternoon, rainfall intensified to nearly four inches with bursts up to about 2.5 inches per hour in some areas, and more rain was expected to continue.

NYC Emergency Management activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan and coordinated with the National Weather Service, which issued a Flood Watch from early Tuesday through early Wednesday.

Some residents noted temporary benefits like improved air quality from the rainfall, even as the overall sentiment was for drier weather and safer travel.

Mayor urged residents to seek shelter during thunderstorms and to stay alert as conditions deteriorated rapidly.

Officials advised pedestrians to watch their step on flooded sidewalks and drivers to turn around and avoid flooded roadways to prevent hazards.

In low-lying areas, residents were urged to evacuate to higher ground, and authorities repeatedly stressed the dangers of entering floodwaters with the message Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

Updates and reporting were provided by CNN and local officials to keep the public informed.

Zeds Dead’s Forest Hills Stadium show was canceled and rescheduled as a precaution against dangerous conditions.

By Sunday, the weather had cleared and air quality improved, though cleanup and recovery continued citywide.

Residents and travelers were advised to monitor forecasts and be prepared to alter plans due to travel disruptions and potential power outages.

Hundreds of homes and businesses lost power, with about 450 Con Edison customers still without electricity as conditions improved on Sunday.