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National Weather Service confirms tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Atlantic Beach, Long Island, Thursday evening near the Sun and Surf Beach Club, marking the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
- The tornado caused extensive damage to beach clubs, including about 50 cabanas destroyed or damaged, but resulted in only one minor injury; no serious injuries were reported.
- A tornado warning was issued for parts of Nassau County between 6:45 p.m. and 7 p.m., and another waterspout was observed nearby without causing damage.
- Nassau County declared a state of emergency due to the storm damage, which was lifted Friday morning; first responders also rescued people from vehicles trapped in floodwaters.
- The affected beach clubs, including Sun and Surf and Silver Point, will remain temporarily closed until further notice.
