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The National Weather Service is set to survey storm damage in Atlantic Beach Friday morning, determining the full scope of the destruction. This investigation will confirm if a waterspout moved onto land and officially became a tornado. Such a classification would account for the significant impact seen across Atlantic Beach and parts of the eastern Rockaways.

The Sun and Surf Beach Club specifically sustained severe damage from the powerful weather. More than 30 cabanas, which were actively occupied by over 100 guests, were completely destroyed. This sudden event has left the future of the beach club uncertain, with no clear timeline for its reopening, impacting both its operations and those who rely on it.

For the dozens of guests whose cabanas were demolished, this means immediate disruption to their plans and unexpected losses. This event serves as a sharp blow to the coastal area.

It's unsettling how quickly a routine evening at the beach can turn into a scene of widespread destruction.