The New York Yankees’ game came to a screeching halt Thursday when severe thunderstorms were unleashed across the Big Apple and New Jersey.
The Pinstripes were up 7-4 against divisional rivals the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning when a rain delay was called at around 2:40pm ET.
As of an hour later, the team had no further updates on when play could resume as the torrential downpour continued to plummet New York City and surrounding areas.
The suspension came amid warnings from meteorologists that up to seven inches of rain could fall through the evening.
In neighboring New Jersey a State of Emergency was declared with the severe thunderstorms expected to unleash life-threatening flash flooding across the state.
The state of emergency took effect at 2pm for all 21 counties, home to more than nine million residents.
The New York Yankees were forced into a rain delay as thunderstorms rolled over the Bronx
Acting Governor Tahesha Way said: ‘Beginning this afternoon, we are expecting severe thunderstorms to bring heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts with the potential for flash flooding across the state.
‘I urge all New Jerseyans to remain alert, follow all safety protocols, and monitor the proper channels for the duration of these storms.
‘Residents should remain off the roads and indoors unless absolutely necessary.’
More to follow.
