[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement

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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 31
National Weather Service New York NY  AL092020
527 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020

This product covers Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and
Southern Connecticut

**ISAIAS CONTINUES MOVING NORTH**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - None

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bronx, Eastern
      Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson,
      Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northeastern Suffolk,
      Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern Nassau,
      Northern New Haven, Northern New London, Northern Queens,
      Northern Westchester, Northwestern Suffolk, Orange, Putnam,
      Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southeastern Suffolk,
      Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern Nassau,
      Southern New Haven, Southern New London, Southern Queens,
      Southern Westchester, Southwestern Suffolk, Western Bergen,
      Western Essex, Western Passaic, and Western Union

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 130 miles north of New York City NY or about 160 miles
      northwest of Montauk Point NY
    - 42.7N 74.2W
    - Storm Intensity 65 mph
    - Movement North-northeast or 20 degrees at 40 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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The effects from Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to diminish
quickly from southwest to northeast this evening as the storm moves
north of the area.

While threats are beginning to diminish, strong winds will continue
into this evening. In addition, minor coastal flooding, high surf, and
dangerous rip currents will continue.

Strong winds will continue across the area into early this evening
before diminishing tonight.

Dangerous marine conditions are likely across all of the coastal
waters through tonight. High surf and dangerous rip currents are
expected to continue along the ocean beaches through Wednesday.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Potential impacts from the main wind event are now unfolding across
the area. Remain well sheltered from dangerous wind having possible
significant impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Some damage to roofing and siding materials, along with damage
      to porches, awnings, carports, and sheds. A few buildings
      experiencing window, door, and garage door failures. Mobile
      homes damaged, especially if unanchored. Unsecured lightweight
      objects become dangerous projectiles.
    - Several large trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater
      numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Several
      fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
      or heavily wooded places. A few bridges, causeways, and access
      routes impassable.
    - Scattered power and communications outages, but more prevalent
      in areas with above ground lines.


* SURGE:
Potential impacts from the main surge event are possible this evening.
Remain well away from locally hazardous surge having possible limited
impacts. If realized, these impacts include:
    - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along
      immediate shorelines and in low lying spots, or in areas
      farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.
    - Sections of near shore roads and parking lots become overspread
      with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous in places where
      surge water covers the road.
    - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes, mainly
      in usually vulnerable locations. Strong and frequent rip
      currents.
    - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks, boardwalks,
      and piers. A few small craft broken away from moorings.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Now is the time to stay inside and away from windows. Listen for
updates and be ready in case you lose electrical power. Keep a
battery powered radio, charged cell phone and flashlight handy.

During the peak of the storm be ready to move quickly. Keep your
shoes on and rain gear handy. Boots and athletic shoes offer the best
foot protection if you become unexpectedly exposed to the weather.

Keep your cell phone charged and in power saving mode. If you lose
power, use it sparingly and mainly for personal emergencies and
checkins.

Do not be a thrill seeker or risk your life for photos or videos.

If you are prone to flooding or in an area under a storm surge watch
or warning, be prepared for the possibility of a quick and dramatic
rise in water levels.


* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see http://ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see
http://getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see
http://redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in New York NY around 12 AM EDT, or sooner if conditions
warrant.

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