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Tropical Storm Isaias Local Statement Advisory Number 26
National Weather Service Albany NY  AL092020
1147 AM EDT Mon Aug 3 2020

This product covers Berkshire and Litchfield Counties in western New England

**TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS TO IMPACT WESTERN NEW ENGLAND TUESDAY INTO EARLY
WEDNESDAY MORNING**

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
      Warning for Northern Berkshire, Northern Litchfield, Southern
      Berkshire, and Southern Litchfield

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Northern Berkshire,
      Northern Litchfield, Southern Berkshire, and Southern Litchfield

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 860 miles south-southwest of Torrington CT or about 890
      miles south-southwest of Pittsfield MA
    - 30.7N 80.1W
    - Storm Intensity 70 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 13 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Isaias, located off the Georgia coast will continue
to move to the north-northeast today along the Southeastern US Coast.
Isaias will quickly move northeast over the Carolinas Tuesday morning,
and then move to southeast New York by Tuesday evening. It will move
into northern Maine by Wednesday morning. Confidence is increasing
with respect to the magnitude of local hazards and impacts.

The main threats with this system are locally heavy rainfall and gusty
winds.

Locally heavy rain is expected with a widespread 2 to 4 inches likely,
with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible. The rain will begin by
Tuesday morning, and become heavier Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday
evening. The strongest winds are also expected late Tuesday afternoon
into Tuesday evening.

The effects from Tropical Storm Isaias are then expected to diminish
late Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against dangerous wind having possible significant impacts
across western New England.
Potential 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.

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible
significant impacts across western New England.
Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate flooding may prompt several evacuations and rescues.
    - Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swift
      currents and overflow their banks in a few places, especially
      in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals and
      ditches overflow.
    - Flood waters may enter some structures or weaken foundations.
      Several places may experience rapid inundation of underpasses,
      low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Some streets and
      parking lots take on moving water as storm drains and retention
      ponds overflow. Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road
      and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts
across southern Berkshire and Litchfield Counties.
Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
      pulled from moorings.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* EVACUATIONS:
Listen to local official for recommended preparedness actions,
including possible evacuation. If ordered to evacuate, do so
immediately.

For those not under evacuation orders, assess the risk from wind,
falling trees, and flooding at your location. If you decide to move,
relocate to a safer location nearby. If you do not relocate, help
keep roadways open for those under evacuation orders.

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

If you are relocating to safe shelter, leave as early as possible.
Allow extra time to reach your destination. Many roads and bridges
will be closed once strong winds arrive. Check the latest weather
forecast before departing and drive with caution.

If heading to a community shelter, become familiar with the shelter
rules before arrival, especially if you have special needs or have
pets. Take essential items with you from your Emergency Supplies Kit.

Failure to adequately shelter may result in serious injury or loss of
life. Always heed the advice of local officials and comply with any
orders that are issued. Remember, during the storm 9 1 1 Emergency
Services may not be able to immediately respond if conditions are
unsafe. This should be a big factor in your decision making.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly
ventilated area.

It is important to remain calm, informed, and focused during an
emergency. Be patient and helpful with those you encounter.

If you are a visitor, be sure to know the name of the city or town in
which you are staying and the name of the county or parish in which
it resides. Listen for these locations in local news updates. Pay
attention for instructions from local authorities.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded
roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.

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

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Albany NY around 6 PM EDT, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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