Tornadoes pummel New York’s Long Island and Delaware capital
First responders also rescued flood-stranded people after storms unleashed heavy rains in the US north-east Residents in Delaware ’s capital and on Long Island, New York , were picking up the pieces on Friday after tornadoes touched down during sudden storms that battered the north-eastern US with heavy rains and left dozens of people stranded in their cars during flash flooding. In Atlantic…
Tornadoes struck New York's Long Island and Delaware's capital city, causing extensive damage and leaving many stranded on Friday. In Atlantic Beach, Long Island, a large funnel cloud was captured on social media, with beach club buildings torn apart and 50 cabanas severely damaged. At the Sun & Surf Beach Club, 200-300 partygoers had already begun evacuating when the tornado hit, resulting in minor injuries to one person.
Both Sun & Surf and Silver Point clubs announced closure for further assessments. In Dover, Delaware, a tornado touched down during Thursday evening's storms, blowing off a motel roof and causing building damage along Route 13. The mayor lifted a state of emergency, urging residents to exercise patience during cleanup and repairs.
On Long Island, first responders rescued individuals trapped in vehicles during flash flooding, while a stretch of the Long Island Expressway in Queens was partially closed due to flooding. In Jersey City, New Jersey, emergency crews utilized inflatable boats to rescue 69 stranded motorists. Tornadoes are exceptionally rare in the northeastern United States compared to more central regions.
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