Storms and possible tornadoes pummel the Northeast US, flooding roads and damaging beaches
NEW YORK (AP) — Heavy rain and winds pounded the Northeast U.S. on Thursday as storms tore through a beach on Long Island, flooded a major New York freeway and knocked out power in parts of Delaware’s capital…
Heavy rain and strong winds swept through the Northeastern United States on Thursday, causing havoc across the region. In Long Island, a beach was struck by a possible tornado, which tore apart a beach club and left debris scattered across the shoreline. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared a state of emergency, stating that property damage had occurred and a search team was working to ensure no one was trapped in vehicles. There were no reports of serious injuries or deaths.
Meanwhile, a major New York freeway in Queens was partially closed due to flooding, with emergency crews using water to navigate through the area. The storm also caused significant damage in Dover, Delaware, where a likely tornado touched down and wreaked havoc across the city. Police reported the extent of the destruction. The National Weather Service had issued warnings of waterspouts and tornado-like hazards, but was unable to confirm a tornado's presence immediately on the Long Island beach.
Meteorologist Bryan Ramsey of the weather service in New York said the storm was moving east offshore and was expected to weaken over the following hours.
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