Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Nassau County Amid Severe Storms
Tornado and Flash Flood Warnings Issued for Nassau County Amid Severe Storms
US · Published Aug 21, 2026
• Severe weather struck Nassau County, New York, on Thursday evening, bringing tornado warnings, flash flood warnings, and heavy rainfall. A tornado touched down at the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, causing damage to at least 30 cabanas and minor injuries to one person, according to Nassau Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado, which had winds between 60 and 112 mph, and classified it as an EF0-EF
• Heavy rain also caused flooding in urban areas, with up to 2.5 inches of rain recorded in Nassau and New York City. The flash flood warning for Nassau County expired at 8:15 p.m., but cleanup efforts and damage assessments are ongoing. Source time: not specified.

Impact & Risks

The tornado caused significant structural damage to older cabanas at the Sun & Surf Beach Club, with debris scattered across the area. Flooding disrupted roadways and posed risks to motorists and pedestrians. Power outages affected over 1,100 customers in Long Island, and flight delays were reported at major airports, including Kennedy and LaGuardia. While no fatalities were reported, the storm highlighted the vulnerability of coastal infrastructure and the unpredictability of severe weather events.

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