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tornado nyc

1 recorded attention episode across US.

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Episodes: 1
Verified stories: 1
Regions: US
Coverage signals: 4

Tracked from Aug 20, 2026 through Aug 20, 2026.

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Interactive attention record

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WITT Attention Index for tornado nyc in US. It combines a public traffic bucket, change in that bucket, attached coverage and cross-region presence.

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Observed	Traffic bucket	Attention Index
Aug 20, 21:20 UTC	10000+	68.0
Aug 20, 21:30 UTC	200000+	91.0

Episode history

ended US

August 20, 2026

Peak index: 91
Detected: 21:20 UTC
Status: ended

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Verified explanations

ended Weather 3 hours ago

Why "Tornado NYC" Is Surging: A Compound Severe Weather Threat Unfolds

Online searches for "tornado nyc" spiked as emergency alerts warned residents of a simultaneous tornado risk and flash flooding across New York City and surrounding counties. The surge reflects public alarm over a multi-hazard storm system bringing torrential rain, localized warnings, and severe transit disruptions.

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