Waterspouts become tornadoes in Queens and on Long Island

Rare Tornado Strikes NYC as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic

A rare tornado touched down in New York City as a severe storm system swept across the Mid-Atlantic region, bringing heavy rainfall and dangerous weather conditions. The tornado occurrence in NYC is unusual for the densely populated urban area, marking a notable weather event. The broader storm system has drenched multiple states across the Mid-Atlantic...

Rare Tornadoes Hit NYC And Long Island

The New York Times reports: Rare tornadoes struck New York City and Long Island on Thursday evening, as severe weather drenched parts of the Mid-Atlantic, flooded streets and subway stations, and disrupted traffic on some highways. Two waterspouts — columns of air and moisture that spin over water — appeared off southern Queens in New York City and Nassau County on Long Island before moving onshore as tornadoes, said John Murray, a meteorologist…

Tornado Confirmed To Have Hit Queens During Severe Storm: What To Know

The tornadoes seem to have touched down between 6:30 and 7 p.m.

Water spouts, tornado hit New York City area in wild Thursday storm

Intense weather hit the city on Thursday evening, from strong winds to heavy rains. Here's what to know.

Rare tornadoes hit New York City amid East Coast storms

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