Tornadoes hit the Delaware/Long Island region; cleanup and damage assessments are underway as Atlantic Beach's governance and resilience come under scrutiny.
A waterspout-turned-tornado has struck Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, Long Island, tearing through Sun and Surf Beach Club and nearby structures. Officials report no serious injuries, while a state of emergency is declared and first responders assess damage and rescue trapped individuals. Other areas report related flooding and weather impacts.