National Weather Service confirms tornado struck N.Y.'s Atlantic Beach
Damage from a tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
A tornado struck Atlantic Beach in Nassau County, New York, on Thursday, prompting a state of emergency as officials confirmed the severe weather event. Radar data, video evidence, and damage reports from the Sun and Surf Beach club area in Atlantic Beach allowed the National Weather Service to confirm the tornado touchdown. This marks the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
County Executive Bruce Blakeman addressed the situation during a news conference, stating that there were extensive damages but no serious injuries reported. The tornado formed over the ocean and moved onto land in Atlantic Beach. Photos show significant damage to beach clubs in the area, including the Sun and Surf Beach Club, which had about 50 cabanas damaged or destroyed.
One club employee suffered a minor head injury and refused medical attention. Inwood Fire Department Chief Josiyah Green attributed the lack of casualties to "luck." The beach club and Silver Point will remain temporarily closed. Blakeman also mentioned that first responders rescued individuals trapped in floodwaters and declared a state of emergency, mobilizing the Emergency Operations Center.
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