NewsWPLG Local 10August 21, 2026Miami-Dade
Severe storms cause flooding and damage across Northeast U.S.
Severe storms brought heavy rain and high winds to the Northeast U.S. on Thursday, resulting in beach damage on Long Island, stranded motorists in New Jersey, and power outages in Dover, Delaware.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
Residents in the affected regions face immediate risks from flooding, travel disruptions, and utility service interruptions.
Key Facts
- Severe storms occurred on Thursday across the Northeast U.S.
- Storms caused physical damage to a beach on Long Island.
- Flooding resulted in dozens of people being stranded in their vehicles in New Jersey.
- Power outages were reported in Dover, Delaware.
Who's Mentioned
personJames Solomon“Mayor of Jersey City”personBryan Ramsey“Meteorologist for the National Weather Service in New York”locationLong Island“Location of beach damage”organizationNational Weather Service“Provided weather warnings and storm analysis”locationNew Jersey“Location of stranded motorists”personBruce Blakeman“Nassau County Executive who declared a state of emergency”other1,000“Number of customers without power in Delaware”organizationDelaware Electric Cooperative“Reported power outages in Delaware”locationNortheast U.S.“Region affected by storms”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”locationDover“Capital city of Delaware experiencing power outages”other69“Number of people rescued from cars in Jersey City”