Winds from Isaias thrash Long Island, but worst of storm is over
Long Island took a pummeling from Isaias' winds, though the heaviest of the rain was off to the west and the worst of the storm is over.
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Aug 2, 2020, 11:18 AM
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Updated 1,793 days ago
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Winds gusts were down to 45-50 mph as of 5 p.m. with winds diminishing to 20-30 mph by 7 p.m. Just a breeze is expected overnight.
The coastal flood warning has been canceled, as the storm surge did not occur with this evening's high tide. A coastal flood advisory is in effect for all of Long Island, with only minor flooding possible into morning.
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Isaias weakened to a tropical storm over eastern North Carolina as storm moves toward the tri-state area with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph, the National Hurricane Center says.
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