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Hurricane Isaias
Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS)
Hurricane Isaias moving through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on August 4
Winds1-minute sustained: 85 mph (140 km/h)
Pressure988 mbar (hPa); 29.18 inHg
Fatalities15
Damage$4 billion (2020 USD)
Part of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season

The Effects of Hurricane Isaias in the Mainland United States were widespread and damaging. Isaias made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane on August 4th, and moved up the East Coast as a strong tropical storm. High winds and heavy rain spread through the East Coast, which resulted in downed trees, widespread power outages, and flooding.

Preparations

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Shortly before the storm arrived, governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for the entire state of New Jersey.[1] New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for 14 counties after Isaias passed over.[2]

Impacts

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Throughout the United States East Coast, 15 deaths were recorded, and Isaias resulted in $4 billion in damages.

References

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  1. ^ "Tornado watches, flood advisories posted as Isaias approaches Philly region; N.J. declares state of emergency". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
  2. ^ "Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency Following Tropical Storm Isaias". Retrieved 5 August 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)