What Happened
Tropical Storm Lala moved through Long Island on Sunday, August 16, 2026, knocking out power and forcing road closures across the island, according to reports aggregated by Google News. The storm brought downed wires and road debris. No injuries had been officially confirmed as of Sunday afternoon.
Specific road names, closure durations, and outage counts had not been released by Nassau County Police, Suffolk County Police, PSEG Long Island, or 511NY as of the time of this report. Police have not yet confirmed the full scope of affected roads or the number of customers without power.
Location & Road Context
The storm affected Long Island broadly, spanning Nassau and Suffolk counties. Long Island’s road network includes major arteries such as the Long Island Expressway (I-495), the Northern State Parkway, and the Southern State Parkway, all of which are vulnerable to storm-related closures when wires come down or debris blocks travel lanes. For live road conditions, see Long Island Traffic’s roads page.
Broader Impact
Downed utility lines during storm events typically require PSEG Long Island crews to physically clear and re-energize each affected segment before roads can reopen. Restoration timelines in past Long Island storms have ranged from hours to multiple days depending on crew availability and damage extent. PSEG Long Island’s outage map will carry updated restoration estimates as crews assess damage Sunday.