Damage from possible tornado, storms prompts state of emergency in Nassau County, New York

Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.A tornado warning was issued for parts of the county from about 6:45 p.m. to 7 p.m.In a statement, County Executive Bruce Blakeman said a tornado touched down in Atlantic Beach, but the National Weather Service has not yet confirmed those reports.Blakeman said there were no reports of any serious injuries.Photos appeared to show serious damage at beach clubs in the area, including Silver Point Beach Club and Sun and Surf Beach Club.

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Blakeman said a search team was being sent to make sure no one was trapped inside.Blakeman also said first responders were rescuing people from vehicles trapped in the floodwaters."I have spoken with Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and we will coordinate if any regional response is necessary in other parts of Long Island.

I have declared a state of emergency and mobilized our Emergency Operation Center. We will keep the public advised if any conditions change," Blakeman said in a statement, in part.Stay with CBS News New York for the latest on this developing story.