Torrential rain flooded subways and rail lines and delayed flights early Wednesday at New York's three major airports and thousands of commuters were unable to get to work. The National Weather Service briefly posted a tornado warning for parts of the city and surrounding areas, including New Jersey, AP reported. There were delays of up to an hour and a half at John F. Kennedy International Airport and about an hour at LaGuardia International Airport due to the storms, said Alan Hicks, spokesman for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Flash flood warnings also were issued, setting up an exceptionally steamy afternoon. The weather service issued a heat advisory that warned of temperatures that could climb to 101 (38 Celsius) because of the muggy weather.
