2017 New York City Tornado Event

The 2017 New York City Tornado, also know as the great Brooklyn tornado, was a large and destructive tornado that hit Downtown New York City on May 19, 2017. It was the worst Tornado to ever hit New York City, and the worst to ever effect the state of New York. It was part of a strong storm system which effected parts of the Miswestern United States the previous day. It caused some of the most severe damage ever recorded. The storm also destroyed the Central Park in New York City.

Summary of the tornado
The day started out as a sunny day across most of the Northeastern United States. However, there was some concern for severe weather across parts of the area. But people were not scared. They knew that a tornado outbreak or severe weather event were not likely events. They said to them selves, "they always blow it. The worst we ever get around here is a couple branches off trees". But they would later change their minds. The heat became so intense by early afternoon, and the winds were so strong, that people could tell there was some brutal weather coming up. By 4:00 PM, a tornado watch was in effect for parts of the area. Dark clouds began to develop along the horizon. by 4:30 PM, A possible tornado was spotted near old bridge township in New Jersey. The tornado started to do EF5 damage near town. Several homes were obliterated near the town as the tornado passed through. By 5:00 PM, there was concern for some major severe weather across New York City. The tornado was spotted by several residents of Staten Island as tornado moved along the water. The tornado was said to leave a large trail of waves behind as it swept up the water. The tornado then Moved ashore along the western shores of Manhattan, destroying several large and historic buildings as it moved through. The tornado was then showed on the screens at Time Square. People quickly left the area as the howling of the tornado became more loud. The tornado then destroyed Time Square at EF4 strength. The tornado continued toward Central park at around 30 mph. The tornado then strengthened to EF5 strength and swept Brooklyn of the globe.