National Weather Service confirms tornado struck N.Y.'s Atlantic Beach
Summary
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado hit Atlantic Beach, Long Island, on Thursday evening, causing significant damage but no serious injuries. Nassau County declared a state of emergency after storms and flooding affected the area.Key Facts
- A tornado touched down near the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach at about 7:11 p.m. on August 20, 2026.
- This was the first confirmed tornado in Nassau County since 2021.
- Damage included destroyed beach club cabanas and floodwaters trapping vehicles.
- Only one minor injury, a club employee with a head injury, was reported.
- The Inwood Fire Department confirmed no one was trapped or needed rescue from cabanas.
- The beach clubs, including Sun and Surf and Silver Point, will be closed temporarily.
- A tornado warning was issued for parts of Nassau County from around 6:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday.
- County Executive Bruce Blakeman spoke about the damage and said no serious injuries occurred.
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