NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Severe storms and potential tornadoes cause flooding and power outages across the Northeast U.S.
Heavy rain and high winds impacted the Northeast United States on Thursday, resulting in flooded roads, stranded motorists in New Jersey, and power outages in Delaware. The storm system also affected coastal areas, including a beach in Long Island.
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Residents in the affected regions face immediate travel disruptions, property damage, and utility service interruptions due to severe weather conditions.
Key Facts
- Severe storms and high winds impacted the Northeast U.S. on Thursday.
- Storm activity caused damage to a beach in Long Island.
- Flooding resulted in motorists becoming stranded in their vehicles in New Jersey.
- Power outages were reported in parts of Delaware's capital.
Who's Mentioned
locationJersey City“Location where 69 people were rescued from flooded vehicles.”organizationServicio Meteorológico Nacional“National weather monitoring agency.”locationNassau County“Area affected by severe weather and state of emergency.”locationAtlantic Beach“Site of potential tornado and property damage.”personJames Solomon“Mayor of Jersey City, reporting on flood rescues.”locationLong Island“Location of beach impact”locationNew Jersey“Location of stranded motorists”personBruce Blakeman“Nassau County Executive who declared the state of emergency.”locationNortheast United States“Region affected by the storm”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”locationDover“City in Delaware reporting significant damage from a probable tornado.”locationDelaware“Location of power outages”