Tormentas severas provocan inundaciones y tornado en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey y Delaware

Tormentas severas provocan inundaciones y tornado en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey y Delaware

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La Oficina Nacional de Meteorología dijo que el 20 de agosto las fuertes lluvias y los vientos intensos provocaron inundaciones, dejaron a conductores varados y causaron cortes de energía en Nueva York, Nueva Jersey y Delaware, y un tornado azotó Dover, Delaware, lo que llevó a los funcionarios a declarar un estado de emergencia y cerrar carreteras. Informes anteriores de FOX Weather y ABC News indicaron que el tornado que golpeó Dover poco después de las 6 p. m.

causó daños considerables, derribó árboles, interrumpió el tráfico y dejó a muchos sin electricidad, lo que motivó la declaración del estado de emergencia. El sistema de tormentas también produjo inundaciones repentinas y dificultades de desplazamiento en toda la región noreste.

Actores

National Weather Service (Mount Holly office) Dover Police Department first-responders utility crews local officials

Ubicaciones

Dover, Delaware, United States Mount Holly, New Jersey, United States

Artículos

21 de agosto de 2026
6 en total
Tornadoes pummel New York’s Long Island and Delaware capital
Tornadoes pummel New York’s Long Island and Delaware capital

The Guardian • 21 de ago 16:16

Tornadoes touched down on Long Island, New York, and in Dover, Delaware, amid heavy rain, causing damage to beach clubs and buildings, while flash flooding stranded motorists and forced road closures.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware
Tornadoes touch down in New York and Delaware

BBC • 21 de ago 14:35

Tornadoes touched down in New York and Delaware as heavy rain and strong winds battered the Mid-Atlantic region.

Credibilidad 32% Manip. 9% Centro
Storms and possible tornadoes pound the Northeast US
Storms and possible tornadoes pound the Northeast US

AP News • 21 de ago 04:56

Heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday triggered flooding, stranded motorists and power outages across New York, New Jersey and Delaware, with officials reporting possible tornadoes and extensive property damage.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
'Significant damage' after possible tornado in Delaware as severe storms roil Northeast
'Significant damage' after possible tornado in Delaware as severe storms roil Northeast

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 21 de ago 03:02

A likely tornado struck Dover, Delaware on Thursday evening, causing extensive damage and prompting a state of emergency, while severe storms and flash flooding affected the broader Northeast region.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 8% Centro
State of emergency declared in Dover due to damage following tornado warning
State of emergency declared in Dover due to damage following tornado warning

6abc Philadelphia • 21 de ago 02:35

A tornado that touched down Thursday night prompted Dover officials to declare a state of emergency as crews address downed trees, flooded roads and structural damage across the city.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 8% Centro
Tornado strikes Delaware capital, prompting state of emergency in Dover
Tornado strikes Delaware capital, prompting state of emergency in Dover

FOX Weather • 21 de ago 00:04

A tornado struck Dover shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday, causing extensive damage, power outages and traffic disruptions, leading officials to declare a state of emergency.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 7% Centro

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