Event Brief
Tornadoes and waterspouts reported in Queens, Long Island
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: Multiple waterspouts and tornadoes over water were reported across Queens and Long Island in New York on Thursday night. The reports describe storm-related tornado activity affecting areas along the water.
WHO: Residents and observers in Queens and Long Island
WHAT: Reports of multiple waterspouts and tornadoes over water
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026
WHERE: Queens and Long Island, New York
WHY: Cause not yet established.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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