Freak storm in New York

Freak summer storm hits New York

A severe storm hit the north-east United States, with NYC experiencing quarter-sized hail, strong winds and heavy rain

the Guardian,

18 July, 2012

It has been a year of weather extremes. New York City finally got a taste on Wednesday when, after sweltering 100-degree temperatures earlier in the day, a dramatic storm broke directly over Manhattan.

The National Weather Service warned of flooding in Brooklyn and Manhattan, and city authorities used a mobile phone emergency warning system for the first time to warn residents of the potential flash floods.

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