NEW : Thousands without power in Virginia , Washington , D.C. A tornado hits in a beachfront neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York . Tornado warnings and watches were in effect for much of the day across parts of New York , New Jersey and Connecticut before expiring Saturday night . A second tornado hits New York City , this time in Manhattan . 12 are hurt trying to leave arena outside D.C. due to severe weather .
NEW : Thousands without power in Virginia , Washington , D.C. A tornado hits in a beachfront neighborhood in the Brooklyn borough of New York . A second tornado hits New York City , this time in Manhattan . 12 are hurt trying to leave arena outside D.C. due to severe weather .