Storms soak Northeast as possible tornadoes reported in New York, Delaware

Heavy storms impacted the Northeast U.S. on Thursday, with possible tornadoes reported in Atlantic Beach, Long Island, and Dover, Delaware. The storms caused significant damage to beach clubs and buildings, flooded roadways, and led to power outages. Officials reported no injuries in Delaware but acknowledged the potential for disaster averted by luck in Long Island.

• Severe storms with heavy rain and winds hit the Northeast U.S. on Thursday.
• A possible tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island, damaging the Sun and Surf Beach Club and causing debris to litter the shoreline.
• Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman declared a state of emergency due to flooding and potential entrapment of people in vehicles.
• The Long Island Expressway in Queens was flooded and closed in both directions.
• A confirmed tornado touched down in Dover, Delaware, causing significant damage to buildings, including roof collapses at hotels.
• Dover Police reported damage consistent with a tornado, with fallen trees, downed power lines, and flooded roads.
• Over 1,000 people lost power in Delaware.
• Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.