New Yorkers woke up Friday morning to a drenching downpour that is expected to continue into Saturday, bringing potentially dangerous flash flooding and soaking the greater tri-state area with up to 7 inches of rain.

Wild scenes of flooding unfolded throughout the city as the storm moved through the tri-state area, turning local roads into rivers during the morning rush hour.

Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency over the unrelenting storm, tweeting out, “I am declaring a State of Emergency across New York City, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley due to the extreme rainfall we’re seeing throughout the region.

Please take steps to stay safe and remember to never attempt to travel on flooded roads.”