Nor'easter drenching New York City, New Jersey with heavy rain: Latest forecast

A nor'easter is pummeling New Jersey and the New York City area, drenching roadways with up to 4 inches of rain.

A nor'easter is pummeling New Jersey and the New York City area, drenching roadways with up to 4 inches of rain.

Flash flooding was reported early Tuesday in the Metuchen, New Jersey, area, prompting a flash flood warning. Water rescues were reported in New Jersey from Union Beach to Middletown.

The bulk of the heaviest rain and flooding will shift Tuesday morning to New York City, Long Island and Connecticut.

The governors of New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.