Severe storm hits Lynbrook, downs trees

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High winds, heavy rains and severe thunderstorms hit Lynbrook on Saturday, downing several trees in the village.

The fast-moving storm soaked the area with heavy rain, and a tornado warning was in effect from 3 to 5 p.m. as the storm moved east.  The severe weather warnings have since expired, but there was heavy damage in many parts of Nassau and Suffolk counties.

According to  PSEG Long Island, 12,187  customers are without power after the storm.