Atlantic Beach EF-1 Tornado, 97 mph Winds

An EF-1 tornado confirmed to have touched down in Atlantic Beach, Nassau County, produced estimated winds of 97 mph, traveled about 0.36 miles and had a maximum width of 100 yards. It caused damage to nearly 50 beach bungalows and storage units, with severe destruction at the Sun and Surf Beach Club, along with shattered car windows and damaged sand fencing. The tornado likely formed as a waterspout off the Rockaways, made landfall near the Sun & Surf Beach Club around 6:47 p.m., and dissipated about three minutes later, with damage documented through radar, webcams, and eyewitness reports. Officials say there were no deaths and only a minor injury reported at the beach club, though cleanup efforts are extensive and ongoing. Cleanup and damage assessments continue on Long Island as authorities and weather officials review the event and its impacts. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado after a damage survey and coordinated assessments.