Rare Tornadoes Hit New York City as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic
- Posted on August 21, 2026
- Weather
- By The New York Times
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An unusual weather phenomenon struck the northeastern United States as a powerful storm system unleashed multiple tornadoes across the region. The rare twisters touched down in Queens and Long Island, New York, while another confirmed tornado impacted Delaware. Alongside the tornado activity, intense rainfall caused significant flooding that disrupted transportation networks on major highways throughout the Mid-Atlantic corridor. This severe weather event highlighted the increasing unpredictability of storm patterns in traditionally low-tornado zones.
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Rare Tornadoes Hit New York City as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic
Tornadoes appeared in Queens and on Long Island as flooding disrupted traffic on some major highways. A tornado was also confirmed in Delaware. continue reading...