A storm in new York flooded streets and downed trees (photo)

On Friday evening, new York was in the grip of severe storms and storms.

Thunder, storm and a powerful shower at the same time covered the Big Apple. From the residents of different areas of new York there were reports of flooded streets and fallen trees and power lines. The storm more than 10 thousand residents of Staten island remained without electricity.

«A tree just fell on car, breaking the rear window, told PIX11 the frightened inhabitant of the area Annandale Beatrice Hardin. – I was preparing to die, because it just continued to fall».

Another nearby resident George Menduina showed reporters how the 100-year-old oak crashed through the roof of his house and went inside the bedroom. In addition, when falling tree snagged power lines under voltage.

Downed tree and power line in Staten Island. The Homeowner is waiting for ConEd to turn off the power. Live wire is cutting into another tree he fears it will also fall on his house. @PIX11News coverage tonight pic.twitter.com/PMeSvE0tzy

— Shirley Chan (@ShirleyChanTV) July 27, 2018

«As you can see, the wire is in the tree, and all this will be in my house,» added a frustrated George.

Due to the severe weather forced the evacuation of people at a music festival Panorama (Panorama Music Festival), which took place on the island of Randall.

Social media users shared several photos and videos of what happened yesterday in new York.

@News12NJ @fox5ny with @JimCantore @PIX11News @PIXweather @wunderground @NBCNewYork @CBSNewYork @NJWeatherBlogs @CraigAllenWx @NickGregoryFox5 @JaniceHuff4ny @mikewoodsfox5 @mikebettes pic.twitter.com/ppcN1kKGbG

— robert morgan (@chefrobmor) July 28, 2018

$twt well due to this rain and flood half of Staten island is sinking lol pic.twitter.com/rvwF0PC49y

— Real Bearded Men (@RealBeardedMen) July 27, 2018

Flash flood warning in New York City! Love the sound of thunder & rain, my favorite music to listen to ❤ this ☔ app# https://t.co/phc2eY3dog

— Antonella212 (Instagram) (@NYorNothing) July 27, 2018

@nypost live wires in Staten Island pic.twitter.com/jlo1upNJ7h

— (((AB))) (@AB4freedom) July 27, 2018

Hylan Blvd, #StatenIsland pic.twitter.com/9E5TuQgwqh

— Rich A (@RichA2600) July 27, 2018

Today’s beautiful thunderstorm around New York & New Jersey #newyork #lightning #thunderstorms #abc7ny #cnn #FoxNews #slomo #apple #shotoniphone pic.twitter.com/OSsXTRjXNN

— Bhavin (@bhawin25) July 28, 2018

Lightning coming through the clouds and hitting One World Trade Center in New York City today. #newyorkcity #nyc #newyork @one_wtc #lightning @agreatbigcity @NYCityAlerts pic.twitter.com/CAO9rRNixt

— Gary Hershorn (@GaryHershorn) July 27, 2018

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