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A severe thunderstorm hit southern Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon, downing trees and damaging property as winds of up to 70 mph swept through the area.
Dark skies, thunderstorms and relentless downpours led to storm damage in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A microburst" tore through parts of Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon leaving residents shook.
Bensonhurst, which took the brunt of the damage, saw downed trees, damaged cars and blocked roads.
Climate change may be to blame for extreme heat that's ravaged the country, but experts say it was likely not a major factor in the severe storms.