Category 1 Hurricane Isaias with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, NC at 11:10 pm on August 3rd. Isaias' intensity weakened back to Tropical Storm strength as its forward speed increased to near 30 mph during the early morning of August 4th.
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Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.
The episode as NWS OKX wrote it up.
Category 1 Hurricane Isaias with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph, made landfall near Ocean Isle Beach, NC at 11:10 pm on August 3rd. Isaias' intensity weakened back to Tropical Storm strength as its forward speed increased to near 30 mph during the early morning of August 4th.
The center of Isaias passed about 65 miles west of New York City at 3 pm on August 4, 2020. Tropical storm force winds extended well east of the center of circulation. The highest sustained wind speeds ranged from 35 to 55 mph, with gusts 60 to 70 mph.
Isaias brought sustained tropical storm winds with gusts to near hurricane force across Southern Connecticut, resulting in widespread wind damage and power outages. There was also a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Westport, CT around 1:40 pm. Coastal impacts were minimal, and mainly from high surf along the coast. Rainfall amounts of 1/2 to 1 1/2 inches were observed across southwestern portions CT.
One death resulted from high winds:|In Naugatuck, New Haven, one man died after being struck by a falling tree while trying to move branches in front of his car on Andrew Mountain Road.
Preliminary damage cost estimates for Public Assistance are:
New Haven $ 9,610,561 + $ 415,000 = $ 10,025,561
Fairfield $ 7,364,714 + $1,625,000 = $ 8,989,714
New London $ 1,259,191 + $220,000 = $ 1,479,191
Middlesex $ 1,274,266 + $45,000 = $ 1,319,266
The number of power outages, statewide peaked around 752,225 at 8:00 AM on August 5th. The state lost around 1 percent of their tree population.
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Aug 4, 11:26 AM EST, 34 minutes earlier.
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
1226 PM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
Tropical Storm Isaias will pass through the region today, most
likely tracking just west of New York City. A weak low pressure
trough stalls south of the area Wednesday and Thursday as weak
waves of low pressure move along it. Weak high pressure should
return on Sunday into Monday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
**TROPICAL STORM CONDITIONS EXPECTED TODAY**
No significant changes to the current forecast as Isaias
continues to move north, with the center forecast to track just
west of the area late this afternoon. As of noon, the bulk of
the primary rain shield remains across portions of northeast new
Jersey, the Lower Hudson Valley, and points west, with a
convective band rotating northward through New York City, Long
Island, and into southern Connecticut. While the axis of
heaviest rain has primarily shifted west of the region, a Flash
Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight for portions
of the area as torrential rainfall remains possible with a
tropical airmass in place.
The threat for tornadoes continues into this afternoon,
especially in any discrete cells that are able to develop in the
convective feeder band. There have been numerous spin ups in
this band south of the region through the morning, and a Tornado
Watch remains in effect for the entire region until 4 pm.
The highest wind threat continues to be east of the center of
the storm, which includes the entire forecast area. Peak winds
are expected between approximately noon and 8 pm, with sustained
winds 35-45 mph and gusts 50-60 mph on average. Both sustained
wind speeds and gusts could be 5-10 mph higher along the
immediate coast.
After the storm passes, sct shwrs and tstms are possible on the
backside of the sys tngt as the upr trof moves in.
A high rip current risk remains for the ocean beaches through
tonight.
&&
.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT/...
Generally fair wx is expected Wed and Wed ngt attm. A frontal
boundary is progged to remain s of Long Island, and along this
boundary will be the best chances for the development of shwrs
and tstms. The GFS was the only model to bring this pcpn far
enough n to reach the CWA, so a dry fcst has been issued. The
NBM was used for temps.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY/...
In the wake of Isaias, a relative quiet period in store. A closed
upper low located over Ontario combined with the subtropical
high over the Atlantic keeps the region in deep southwest flow
to begin the period. A shortwave follows by Saturday before weak
ridging builds back in for Sunday and Monday.
At the surface, a trough stalls southeast of the area, and a series
of weak surface lows will traverse this feature Thursday into
Saturday morning. This will result in increasing clouds and
precipitation chances, especially for Long Island and southeastern
CT. Surface high pressure builds in for Sunday and Monday resulting
in mainly dry conditions.
High temperatures look to be at or just above normal through Monday
as 850mb temperatures climb into the teens over the weekend and into
Monday. The NBM with some minor adjustments was used for
temperatures and dewpoints over the period.
&&
.AVIATION /16Z TUESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
***High Impact Aviation Weather Expected Today***
Isaias will quickly move across the region late this morning
into the afternoon.
MVFR and IFR conditions to start should largely become MVFR
through the morning. E-SE winds will also increase through the
morning as Isaias approaches. The greatest coverage of showers
will likely remain NW of the NYC metro terminals this morning. A
band of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms will quickly
move across late this morning into the afternoon. An isolated
tornado cannot be ruled out this afternoon as well.
Thunderstorms have been left out of the TAF due to uncertainty
in timing and coverage.
The strongest winds are expected this afternoon with sustained
winds 30-40 kt with gusts 45-60 kt. The strongest winds will
likely occur across the coastal terminals. Low level wind shear
is likely as well as winds at 2 kft could range between 60-70 kt
17-22z.
As Isaias moves away to the northeast in the late afternoon, a
quick shift to SW winds is likely and conditions become VFR.
Winds will also gradually diminish through the evening.
...NY Metro Enhanced Aviation Weather Support...
Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts,
can be found at: http:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90
KJFK TAF Comments: Amendments likely today for changing flight
categories, timing of strongest winds, wind shifts, and possible
thunderstorms.
The afternoon KJFK haze potential forecast is YELLOW...which
implies slant range visibility 4-6SM outside of cloud.
KLGA TAF Comments: Amendments likely today for changing flight
categories, timing of strongest winds, wind shifts, and possible
thunderstorms.
The afternoon KLGA haze potential forecast is YELLOW...which
implies slant range visibility 4-6SM outside of cloud.
KEWR TAF Comments: Amendments likely today for changing flight
categories, timing of strongest winds, wind shifts, and possible
thunderstorms.
The afternoon KEWR haze potential forecast is YELLOW...which
implies slant range visibility 4-6SM outside of cloud.
KTEB TAF Comments: Amendments likely today for changing flight
categories, timing of strongest winds, wind shifts, and possible
thunderstorms.
KHPN TAF Comments: Amendments likely today for changing flight
categories, timing of strongest winds, wind shifts, and possible
thunderstorms.
KISP TAF Comments: Amendments likely today for changing flight
categories, timing of strongest winds, wind shifts, and possible
thunderstorms.
.OUTLOOK FOR 12Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...
.Wednesday...VFR with any lingering showers ending.
.Thursday-Saturday...Mainly VFR. Afternoon SHRA/TSRA possible.
&&
.MARINE...
A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for all waters. In
addition, a Tornado Watch is in effect through 4pm this
afternoon. Winds of 35-45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt are
expected. The wrn waters are likely to receive the strongest
winds based on the expected track of the storm. Isolated gusts
over 60 kts are possible. Conditions will then improve quickly
tonight as the tropical storm tracks into New England. Wave
heights will build to 15-20 ft on the ocean, 5-10 ft on the
Sound, and 3-6 on the bays.
Waves on the ocean will subside on Wed, but not fall blw 5 ft in
all areas until Wed ngt. A frontal system stalls south of the
ocean waters Thursday night into Friday evening with the chance
of showers and thunderstorms. High pressure returns Friday.
Winds and seas are expected to remain below SCA levels across
the forecast waters Thursday through the upcoming weekend.
&&
.HYDROLOGY...
The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall west of the Hudson
River today. Storm total rainfall of 2-3 inches is fcst across
these hardest hit areas. Elsewhere, generally an inch or less
is expected. Locally higher amounts are possible all areas
however as any stronger cells will produce torrential downpours
in the tropical environment. Confidence in any moderate river
flooding remains low due to rainfall forecast uncertainty.
A flash flood watch remains in effect through tngt for NYC,
Northeast NJ, and the Lower Hudson Valley where guidance is
lower with rain amounts for flash flood criteria. This is also
closer to the heavier rain axis forecast.
No significant widespread rainfall is expected Thursday through
Monday.
&&
.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Coastal flood warnings remain in effect for south facing
shorelines of Long Island Sound, and western Long Island, and
in/around NY Harbor, with advisories for the remaining waters.
A strong SE flow ahead of Isaias could produce surge of 2 1/2
to 3 1/2 ft in the warning area and 1 to 2 ft elsewhere. This
would result in widespread inundation of 1 to 2 ft with
localized values up to 3 ft in the warning area. Preference
continues to be toward the higher end of the PETSS and NYHOPS
guidance.
This is a one-cycle event, as winds shift W on the back side of
the storm late Tuesday evening.
&&
.EQUIPMENT...
NYC NOAA Weather Radio Station KWO-35 (162.55 MHz) is
undergoing its final stages of testing, and is operating at full
power.
&&
.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Tropical Storm Warning for CTZ005>012.
Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for CTZ005-006.
Coastal Flood Warning from 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT
Wednesday for CTZ009>012.
NY...Tropical Storm Warning for NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179.
Coastal Flood Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT
Wednesday for NYZ072-073-078-079-081-176-177.
Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for NYZ067>075-176-178.
Coastal Flood Warning from 8 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT
Wednesday for NYZ074-075-080-178-179.
Coastal Flood Warning from 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT
Wednesday for NYZ071.
High Rip Current Risk through Wednesday evening for NYZ075-080-
081-178-179.
High Surf Advisory until 8 AM EDT Wednesday for NYZ080-081-178-
179.
NJ...Tropical Storm Warning for NJZ002-004-006-103>108.
Flash Flood Watch through late tonight for NJZ002-004-006-
103>108.
Coastal Flood Warning from 8 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT
Wednesday for NJZ006-106-108.
MARINE...Tropical Storm Warning for ANZ330-335-338-340-345-350-353-355.
&&
SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...FEB
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...DBR
AVIATION...DS
MARINE...FEB
HYDROLOGY...
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
EQUIPMENT...Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service New York NY 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 CTZ005-006-NJZ002-004-103>105-107-NYZ067>070-050900- Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Western Passaic- Eastern Passaic-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex- Western Union-Orange-Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NJZ006-106-108-NYZ074-050900- Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Richmond (Staten Island)- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. CTZ009>012-050900- Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex- Southern New London- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. ANZ330-335-338-340-345-350-353-355-CTZ007-008-050900- Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY- Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY- New York Harbor-Peconic and Gardiners Bays- South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay- Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm- Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm- Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm-Northern Middlesex- Northern New London- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters and southern Connecticut. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ071-050900- Southern Westchester- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ072-073-176-050900- New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Northern Queens- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ075-050900- Kings (Brooklyn)- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. Coastal Flood Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ078-079-177-050900- Northwestern Suffolk-Northeastern Suffolk-Northern Nassau- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tropical Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ178-050900- Southern Queens- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. Flash Flood Watch. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ080-179-050900- Southwestern Suffolk-Southern Nassau- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ081-050900- Southeastern Suffolk- 446 AM EDT Tue Aug 4 2020 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...TROPICAL STORM WARNING IN EFFECT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. Coastal Flood Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tropical Storm Warning. High Surf Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation according to Standard Operating Procedures is requested and appreciated. Please safely report significant weather conditions while following local, state, and CDC guidelines. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria.
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1248 PM EDT TUE AUG 04 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1215 PM TROPICAL STORM KENSINGTON 40.65N 73.97W
08/04/2020 KINGS NY TRAINED SPOTTER
MEASURED WIND GUST OF 49 MPH.
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MWPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1249 PM EDT TUE AUG 04 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1242 PM TROPICAL STORM HACKENSACK 40.89N 74.05W
08/04/2020 BERGEN NJ TRAINED SPOTTER
MULTIPLE TELEPHONE POLES AND WIRES DOWN.
&&
MWPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1252 PM EDT TUE AUG 04 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1251 PM TROPICAL STORM CRANFORD 40.66N 74.30W
08/04/2020 UNION NJ TRAINED SPOTTER
LARGE TREE LIMBS AND WIRES DOWN ON CRESCENT PLACE.
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MWPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1254 PM EDT TUE AUG 04 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1105 AM TROPICAL STORM PARK RIDGE 41.04N 74.04W
08/04/2020 BERGEN NJ TRAINED SPOTTER
LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAY.
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MWPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1258 PM EDT TUE AUG 04 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1245 PM TROPICAL STORM MIDWOOD 40.62N 73.96W
08/04/2020 KINGS NY LAW ENFORCEMENT
MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TREES DOWN BLOCKING ROADWAYS.
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MWPRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
1259 PM EDT TUE AUG 04 2020
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
1245 PM TROPICAL STORM REGO PARK 40.73N 73.85W
08/04/2020 QUEENS NY PUBLIC
LARGE TREE LIMBS ON TOP OF CARS AND BLOCKING ROADWAY.
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MWThe national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
8 tropical storm. Local standard time, as filed.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
Danbury Airport reported a gust of 49 mph at 1244 pm LST.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
Bridgeport's Sikorsky Memorial Airport reported a maximum sustained wind of 43 mph at 406 pm LST and a peak wind gust of 62 mph at 133 pm LST. The Norwalk Light Weatherflow site reported a maximum sustained wind of 52 mph and a peak gust of 70 mph at 125 pm LST. The Bridgeport NOS tide gauge reported a gust of 68 mph at 230 pm LST.
There was also a confirmed EF-1 tornado in Westport, CT around 1:40 pm, as a waterspout came onshore.
There were no reports of coastal flooding as the highest storm surge did not coincide with high tide and was during a period of low astronomical tides.
In Naugatuck, New Haven, one man died after being struck by a falling tree while trying to move branches in front of his car on Andrew Mountain Road around 230 pm LST.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
The Waterbury-Oxford Airport reported a peak wind gust of 60 mph at 158 LST and the Meriden Markham Municipal Airport reported a peak gust of 54 mph at 256 pm LST.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
Tweed New Haven Airport reported a gust of 56 mph at 253 pm LST. Lighthouse Point reported a maximum sustained wind of 48 mph at 218 pm LST and a peak gust of 66 mph at 228 pm LST.
There were no reports of coastal flooding as the highest storm surge did not coincide with high tide and was during a period of low astronomical tides.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
Chester Airport reported a peak gust of 53 mph at 335 pm LST. Nearby, Meriden Markham Municipal Airport reported a peak gust of 54 mph at 256 pm LST.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
Nearby Chester Airport reported a peak gust of 53 mph at 335 pm LST.
There were no reports of coastal flooding as the highest storm surge did not coincide with high tide and was during a period of low astronomical tides.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
Groton-New London Airport reported a maximum sustained wind of 46 mph at 356 pm LST and a peak gust of 58 mph at 437 pm LST. The Stonington Weatherflow site reported a maximum sustained wind of 42 mph and a peak gust of 54 mph at 422 pm LST. The United States Coast Guard Academy reported a peak gust of 52 mph at 324 pm LST.
There were no reports of coastal flooding as the highest storm surge did not coincide with high tide and was during a period of low astronomical tides.
Numerous trees and power lines were downed throughout the county. This resulted in numerous power outages.
Nearby to the northwest corner of the county, Willimantic-Windham Airport reported a maximum sustained wind of 39 mph at 310 pm LST and a peak gust of 52 mph at 352 pm LST.
As the offices recorded each death: direct deaths were caused by the weather itself, indirect ones by something it set in motion.
| Event | Date | Age | Sex | Where | Kind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Storm, Northern New Haven | 2020-08-04 | Male | Under Tree | Direct |
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
Every storm in Connecticut in 2020Every state in 2020This day in weather historyWarnings in Connecticut, August 2020The 2020 hurricane season
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 920087, 920088, 917888, 920089, 920179, 920187, 920207, 920222.