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Tormentas eléctricas e inundaciones repentinas golpean Nueva York tras días de humo denso y calor sofocante
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 18, 2026
· 4 min read
Por Ray Sanchez, CNN
Tras varios días de cielos cubiertos de humo y temperaturas sofocantes, Nueva York y sus alrededores fueron azotados este sábado por fuertes tormentas eléctricas, aguaceros e inundaciones repentinas.
Entre 50 y 100 milímetros de lluvia cayeron hasta primeras horas de la t...
Key takeaway Entre 50 y 100 milímetros de lluvia cayeron hasta primeras horas de la tarde de este sábado, con tasas de hasta 25 milímetros por hora previstas, según el Servicio Meteorológico Nacional (NWS, por sus siglas en inglés).
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans watching the severe weather unfold in New York can appreciate the disruption caused by sudden storms, though the local experience is typically associated with dry thunderstorms and flash flooding in the desert landscape. The impact of heavy rainfall on urban areas like Manhattan and Brooklyn serves as a contrast to El Paso 's own flood control measures, which are designed to mitigate the effects of intense desert storms. While El Paso's geography poses unique challenges, the city's stormwater management systems are designed to handle heavy rainfall, and residents can learn from the experiences of other cities in preparing for and responding to severe weather events. As El Paso continues to grow and develop, it is crucial to consider the lessons from other regions and invest in infrastructure that can withstand the intense storms that occasionally affect the city.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Por Ray Sanchez, CNN
Tras varios días de cielos cubiertos de humo y temperaturas sofocantes, Nueva York y sus alrededores fueron azotados este sábado por fuertes tormentas eléctricas, aguaceros e inundaciones repentinas.
Entre 50 y 100 milímetros de lluvia cayeron hasta primeras horas de la t...
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