Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware
Heavy rain and winds were pounding the Northeast U.S. as storms tore through a beach on Long Island and knocked out power in Delaware's capital city.
On Thursday, heavy rain and strong winds swept through the Northeastern United States, causing damage in areas including Long Island, New York, and Dover, Delaware. A possible tornado touched down at Atlantic Beach on Long Island's outer barrier, destroying a beach club and throwing debris into the air. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared a state of emergency due to reports of people trapped in their vehicles from flooding in the south shore.
The National Weather Service had warned of waterspouts and tornado-like hazards in the area but was unable to confirm a tornado at the beach immediately. In New York, flooding led to the closure of part of the Long Island Expressway in Queens. A tornado also touched down in Dover, Delaware, causing significant damage to the Days Inn and Super Lodge, with roofs collapsed and doors, walls, and other parts of the buildings damaged.
No injuries were reported in Dover, but photos and videos showed fallen trees, downed power lines, and flooded roads. Over 1,000 people lost power in the northern part of the Delaware Electric Cooperative's service area, and flash flood warnings were issued in parts of eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
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