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New York tornado warning: Queens, parts of Long Island on alert as severe weather brings flooding

Flooding has already been reported in parts of New York.

New York tornado warning: Queens, parts of Long Island on alert as severe weather brings flooding

A tornado warning has been issued for sections of Queens and parts of Long Island, New York, by the National Weather Service. The alert remains in effect until 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. As severe weather is forecasted to continue through the evening, the region is bracing for heavy rain and potential flooding. Reports of flooding have already emerged in various parts of the state.

Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan, a seasoned journalist based in New York, is providing coverage on this developing situation. With over eight years of experience in US news reporting, she has contributed to major publications and has a strong background in journalism.

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