Tornado Warning Issued for New York City, Later Downgraded

Light Traffic is seen along 42nd street in New York City on March 27, 2020. Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images

The National Weather Service (NWS) sent out a tornado warning Tuesday afternoon for Manhattan and The Bronx in New York City, but it was later downgraded to a severe thunderstorm warning.

Strong winds and heavy rains swept through the area. It’s not clear if a tornado actually touched down in the city.