AI Generated Image
'Significant damage' after possible tornado in Delaware as severe storms roil Northeast
ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • • general
Key Points:
- A "likely" tornado caused significant damage in Dover, Delaware, including downed trees and flooding, prompting a state of emergency and road closures.
- The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Dover amid severe weather impacting the Interstate 95 corridor, with heavy rainfall causing flash flooding in New York City and Philadelphia.
- In Nassau County, New York, a possible tornado damaged or destroyed about 30 cabanas at an Atlantic Beach club, leading to a state of emergency declaration; one worker was injured but declined medical treatment.
- Pennsylvania officials reported tornado-related damage in York and Lancaster counties, while Northeast airports experienced over 700 flight cancellations due to the severe weather.
- Flood watches were issued from Philadelphia to New York City, with flash flooding risks extending from Virginia to Connecticut through early Friday morning.
