Emergency Declared in Nassau County After Potential Tornado and Severe Storms
Nassau County officials have declared a state of emergency following damage caused by a potential tornado and severe storms on Thursday evening. The county was under a tornado warning from 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m., with reports of a tornado touching down in Atlantic Beach, although the National Weather Service has not confirmed this yet. County Executive Bruce Blakeman stated that there were no serious injuries reported, but photos revealed significant damage at beach clubs like Silver Point Beach Club and Sun and Surf Beach Club. A search team was dispatched to ensure no one was trapped inside the affected buildings.
First responders were busy rescuing individuals trapped in floodwaters, and Blakeman mentioned coordinating with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine for any regional response needed across Long Island. The state of emergency was declared, and the Emergency Operation Center was activated to monitor the situation and provide updates to the public. For the latest updates on this developing situation, stay tuned to CBS News New York.