Damage in Levittown after a 2021 tornado.

Damage in Levittown after a 2021 tornado. Credit: Newsday / J. Conrad Williams Jr.

Though they are rare, tornadoes can form on Long Island.

Nassau County and New York City are under a tornado watch until 9 p.m. Tuesday, which means that the weather conditions are right for a potential tornado.

Newsday answers your questions here.

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