User:Presidentofyes12/Effects of Hurricane Isaias in the Mainland United States
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS/NWS) | |
 Hurricane Isaias moving through the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on August 4 | |
| Winds | 1-minute sustained: 85 mph (140 km/h) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 988 mbar (hPa); 29.18 inHg |
| Fatalities | 15 |
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]Throughout the United States East Coast, 15 deaths were recorded, and Isaias resulted in $4 billion in damages.
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Governor Cuomo Declares State of Emergency Following Tropical Storm Isaias". Retrieved 5 August 2020.
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