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Rare Tornadoes Hit New York City as Storm Drenches Mid-Atlantic

New York Times Friday 21 August 2026, 08:40 UTC By John Yoon, Ishani Desai, Amy Graff and Hilary Howard 1 min read
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Tornadoes appeared in Queens and on Long Island as flooding disrupted traffic on some major highways. A tornado was also confirmed in Delaware.

Tornadoes appeared in Queens and on Long Island as flooding disrupted traffic on some major highways. A tornado was also confirmed in Delaware.
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