Rare tornadoes strike New York City and Mid-Atlantic region

Rare tornadoes touched down on August 21, 2026, in Queens and Long Island, New York, as well as in Delaware, accompanied by heavy flooding that disrupted major highways across the Mid-Atlantic. The storm brought severe weather to a region where tornadoes are uncommon.

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Rare Tornadoes Hit NYC And Long Island [VIDEO] - Joe.My.God.

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Rare Tornadoes Hit NYC And Long Island [VIDEO] - Joe.My.God. https://www.joemygod.com/2026/08/rare-tornadoes-hit-nyc-and-long-island-video/ 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