Tornado Touches Down on Long Island | Science News

A rare but real tornado touched down on Long Island after forming as a waterspout over the ocean, causing damage to buildings and cabanas—with a second possible twister spotted near the Rockaways, though unconfirmed. Experts explain why tornadoes are uncommon in the Northeast: the region lacks the intense clash of cold northern air and warm southern moisture that fuels them. While not unheard of—similar events occurred in Brooklyn in 2012 and Long Island in 2021—the National Weather Service is now assessing the confirmed tornado’s strength and searching for evidence of the second one. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/837d37818dbdf021