Powerful storms topple trees, damage homes in Suffolk

Severe storms tore across Long Island late this afternoon, sparking tornado warnings and reports of damage in several areas.

News 12 Staff

Nov 13, 2021, 9:12 PM

Updated 900 days ago

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A sudden hail storm Saturday afternoon has left widespread damage across Suffolk County.
Strong winds destroyed a Chipotle and damaged several other businesses at a strip mall on Montauk Highway in Shirley.
Officials say people were inside the restaurant, but no one was hurt.
Storm damage in Shirley (News 12/Andrew Ehinger)
Storm damage in Shirley (News 12/Andrew Ehinger)
Storm damage in Shirley (News 12/Andrew Ehinger)
Storm damage in Shirley (News 12/Andrew Ehinger)
Storm damage in Shirley (News 12/Andrew Ehinger)
A Shirley woman says several trees on her property were uprooted in seconds, a car was damaged and her new trampoline was airlifted into a nearby tree.
In Oakdale, 10 people were evacuated from an apartment building after an old tree crashed into it. The tree caused a gas leak that was capped - but officials say the building will be uninhabitable for the near future.
Storm damage in Oakdale (Andrew Ehinger/News 12)
Storm damage in Oakdale (Andrew Ehinger/News 12)
Storm damage in Rockville Centre. 
Storm damage in Manorville.
Storm damage in Hempstead.
Brookhaven officials say Chipotle will remain closed as crews look for any other damage.
News 12's Andrew Ehinger was in Oakdale where a tree fell on top of an apartment building. Officials say 10 people were displaced.

Story photo: Damage in Lynbrook - Danny Springsteen


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