Possible tornado rips through Atlantic Beach on Long Island; state of emergency declared
A possible tornado damaged 30 cabanas at the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, Long Island. Nassau County declared a state of emergency.
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What happenedA possible tornado damaged 30 cabanas at the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach, Long Island. Nassau County declared a state of emergency.
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CenterPossible tornado rips through Atlantic Beach on Long Island; state of emergency declared
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