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Two Rare Northeast Tornadoes Strike New York City
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— Aug 21, 2026
Rare but significant severe weather swept the Northeast, with two tornadoes confirmed near New York City and Atlantic Beach, waterspouts that moved ashore, and morning storms causing flooding and emergency rescues in NYC and New Jersey. The coverage also notes a deadly lightning strike in Virginia and broader global context, including UK cooling showers and a developing El Niño that could become the strongest on record and influence weather worldwide.
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Heat Persists Worldwide With Regional Variations
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— Aug 7, 2026
A multi-day heatwave is forecast with very warm conditions, hazy sunshine, and patchy cloud, with brief cloud incursions, mostly dry days, and the potential for light rain on some afternoons. Portable air conditioners are highlighted as an affordable, effective cooling option during the heatwave, as fans may not suffice.
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