Event Brief
Aug 21, 2026 at 1:06 PM ET
Severe storms and tornadoes damage parts of the US
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Extreme weather including severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and waterspouts battered parts of the United States. States of emergency were declared on Long Island and in Delaware, while Kentucky and Pennsylvania reported severe tornado and wind damage.
WHO: NBC and TODAY meteorologists
WHAT: Severe storms, flooding, tornadoes and waterspouts caused damage across multiple US states, prompting emergency declarations.
WHEN: Reported Aug 21, 2026 at 7:24 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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