Tropical Storm Isaias Heads Up Atlantic, Leaving Damage Behind

The video discusses a storm moving up the Atlantic, initially a Category One hurricane, downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting North Carolina. It caused wind gusts up to 99 mph and tornadoes in New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia, leading to flash flooding and power outages for over 70,000 people. Personal accounts describe the storm's impact, including a fatal tornado in North Carolina. The National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening urban flooding in DC and Baltimore as the storm progresses towards Maine.

What natural event is the northeast preparing for as the storm moves up the Atlantic?

• Torrential rain and tornadoes

• Drought

• Heatwave

• Snowstorm

Where did the hurricane make landfall before being downgraded to a tropical storm?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

• Miami, Florida

• Virginia Beach, Virginia

Which states experienced tornadoes as a result of the storm?

• New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia

• Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi

• New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio

• Florida, Georgia, and Alabama

What was the recorded wind gust speed near Federal Point?

• 75 mph

• 60 mph

• 99 mph

• 120 mph

What are the potential risks mentioned for DC and Baltimore due to the storm?

• Life-threatening urban flooding

• Wildfires

• Landslides

• Earthquakes