The first twister known to hit Brooklyn in recent times (since one that may have hit in 1889) touched down at 6:30AM yesterday in Bay Ridge. It was an EF-2, with winds of 111-135 MPH. It did tens of millions in damage, according to early estimates. Here are some links to coverage and photos:

After the Tornado in Brooklyn [7Online]
It Was a Tornado, All Right [NYT]
Storms Cause NYC Commuting Hell [NYP]
A Sudden Storm Brings New York to Its Knees [NYT]
Brooklyn Cyclone [WNBC]
A Brooklyn Cyclone? [Daily Intel]
National Weather Svc. Confirms Tornado Touched Down in Brooklyn [NY1]
Tornado Did Touch Down in Brooklyn [Gothamist]
Brooklyn Tornado Storm Track Map [Right in Bay Ridge]
The Day After Yesterday in Bay Ridge [Right in Bay Ridge]
Tracking the Path of Brooklyn’s Twister [McBrooklyn]
450 Photos Tagged “Brooklyn” and “Storm” [flickr]
614 Photos Tagged “Brooklyn” and “Tornado” [flickr]