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Severe storms slam Northeast, triggering flood rescues and possible tornadoes
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· August 21, 2026
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Key points Damage to property was reported, but no serious injuries or deaths were immediately confirmed. Severe storms brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Northeast U.
Severe storms brought heavy rain and strong winds to the Northeast U.S. on Thursday. The storms caused significant damage and disruption, including stranding people in their cars and knocking out power. A possible tornado touched down at a beach, tearing apart a major beach club and leaving debris scattered across the shoreline.
Damage to property was reported, but no serious injuries or deaths were immediately confirmed. A search team was deployed to ensure no one was trapped in the affected areas.
Further details about the storms and their impact are available, including photos and video shared on social media showing the extent of the damage and disruption caused by the severe weather.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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