Strong storms prompt Tornado Warnings

Strong storms prompt Tornado Warnings

(East Farmingdale, NY)-  On Sunday night, strong winds and rain moved across Long Island.  Around 9:30 p. m., the National Weather Service issued Tornado Warning for Suffolk County for a possible tornado near Ronkonkoma.  Some Suffolk County residents sought shelter in basements until the storm passed.  PSEG LI reported approximately 10,000 customers were without power at the height of the storm.  Winds gusted near 55 miles per hour.  The National Weather Service will assess the damage today to determine if there was a tornado that touched down.

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