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New York City kicked students out of a Brooklyn high school in order to relocate nearly 2,000 migrants housed at Floyd Bennett Field ahead of a potentially damaging storm.

Republican Councilwoman Inna Vernikov posted video of the migrants entering James Madison High School without having to scan their faces the way students typically do.   

‘A lot of law enforcement and other agency resources have been poured into this situation tonight. Also, these children are being moved from place to place and will be forced to wake up at 4:30am to leave the school to go elsewhere. Unacceptable situation for all!’

In a statement, City Hall referred to the illegal migrants as ‘guests’ and called it a temporary stay.

‘The health and safety of migrants in our care is always a top priority, which is why we are currently overseeing the relocation of 1,900 guests from the humanitarian emergency response and relief center at Floyd Bennett Field due to an updated forecast with increased wind speeds estimated to be at over 70 MPH tonight.’ 

The migrants started their evacuation just before 5 p.m. and NYC school officials announced the students usually at the Brooklyn school would participate in remote classes on Wednesday. 

‘This is f***** up,’ a local resident who identified himself only as Rob told the New York Post. ‘It’s a litmus test. They are using a storm, a legitimate situation, where they are testing this out. I guarantee you they’ll be here for the entire summer.’

 One woman screamed at the buses as the arrived at the school around 6 p.m.

‘How do you feel? Does it feel good?’ the woman shouted, according to the Post

‘How does it feel that you kicked all the kids out of school tomorrow? Does it feel good? I hope you feel good. I hope you will sleep very well tonight!’

The widespread heavy rain, strong winds and fierce thunderstorms that arrived on Tuesday are forecast to continue into the following day. New Yorkers were told to brace for ‘more inclement weather’ bringing potential for flooding by Adams.

Generally across the northeast, commuters on Wednesday morning are being warned of possible travel chaos due to lingering flooding and blocked roads from downed trees.

‘To be clear, this relocation is a proactive measure being taken out of an abundance of caution to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals working and living at the center,’ Kayla Mamelak, an Adams spokesperson, said in a statement.

‘The relocation will continue until any weather conditions that may arise have stabilized and the facility is once again fit for living.’