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NY Tornado Watch Adds to City's Freak Increase in Twister Sightings

(Sept. 28) -- It seems like New York City is trying to take over Chicago's nickname. For the third time this summer, a tornado watch has been issued for the Big Apple. The National Weather Service alert extends to portions of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New York state and parts of Connecticut. But it is especially...

Another Suspected Tornado Hits NYC [VIDEO]

(Sept. 16) -- Suddenly, New York feels like Kansas. For the second time in two months, a suspected tornado has hit the Big Apple. This afternoon, a line of severe weather passed over Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, downing trees in several neighborhoods and knocking out power for thousands of New York residents. One...

Freak Bronx Tornado Reaches 100 MPH, Wreaks Havoc [VIDEO]

(July 26) -- Dorothy, you're not in Kansas anymore -- you're in the Bronx. For only the second time in recorded history, a tornado struck the Bronx, N.Y., on Sunday. The cyclone touched down around 2:50 p.m., packing winds in excess of 100 miles per hour, the National Weather Service confirms. Today, downed trees,...