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December 19, 2025
Weather tracker: Early snowfall in New York and a storm ruins Christmas lights in Spain
Long Island receives 21cm of snow, while a tornado tears down decorations near Málaga
TL;DR
- New England and parts of New York experienced early snowfall this week.
- New York's Central Park received a few centimeters, while Long Island got 21cm.
- This is the earliest snowfall in New York since 2018.
- Storm Emilia hit southern Spain, causing a tornado and heavy rain in La Cala de Mijas, Málaga.
- The tornado tore down Christmas lights and caused an estimated £500,000 in damages.
- Tornado formation involves warm, moist air rising and cold, dry air sinking, combined with wind shear.
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