At a Glance Isaias caused tree damaged and knocked out power to millions on the East Coast.Its fast movement and interaction with the jet stream helped it remain potent in the Northeast.The storm hit the most densely populated region of the United States. Tropical Storm Isaias downed trees and knocked out power to millions as it tracked up the East Coast on Tuesday. But why did the storm pack such a big punch so far north? Here's a look at...

At a Glance Another 15 named storms after Isaias are expected to develop this hurricane season.Ten of those storms are forecast to become hurricanes.Five of those hurricanes may reach at least Category 3 intensity.This could be the second most active hurricane season on record. The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, already busy through early August, could be one of the most active on record, according to an released Wednesday by Colorado State University. The CSU outlook calls for 24 named storms,...

At a Glance More than 3 million homes and businesses lost power in the Northeast alone.At least five people were killed by falling trees or limbs.Two victims were caught up in flooding in Pennsylvania.Two people were killed by tornadoes in North Carolina.Three other deaths were also connected to the storm. At least a dozen people died during Tropical Storm Isaias and its aftermath in the eastern U.S., where the storm unleashed its fury with tornadoes, high winds and flooding. Three...

At a Glance Through early August, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is on a record named storm pace.Five named storms formed in July for only the second time on record.Five U.S. landfalls through early August is also a record to-date.A brief, quieter period is ahead for the next 10 days or so.But the most active time of the season lies ahead. Following the latest two-week siege of tropical storms and hurricanes, the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is off to a...

At a Glance In all, the storm knocked out power to more than 6.4 million homes and businesses in the U.S.Restoration is being slowed, in part, by the coronavirus pandemic.Officials blasted utilities over preparation and response.Connecticut's governor activated the National Guard to help utilities restore power. It could be several days before power is fully restored in the Northeast, where trees and power lines toppled by Tropical Storm Isaias left millions without electricity. In all, the storm knocked out power...

At a Glance NOAA and Colorado State University have both increased their hurricane season forecasts this week.NOAA's forecast calls for 19 to 25 named storms, including 7 to 11 hurricanes.CSU predicts there could be 24 named storms, including 12 hurricanes.These forecasts include the 9 named storms and two hurricanes that have already formed this season.If the forecast holds, 2020's tropical storm and hurricane names would be used up and require use of the Greek alphabet The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season,...

At a Glance Hurricane Isaias affected an expansive area from the Caribbean Sea to the Northeast U.S.Rainfall flooding was severe in parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.Isaias brought winds and storm surge flooding to Dorian-affected areas of the Bahamas.Isaias grazed the east coast of Florida, but its worst impacts remained offshore.It then roared ashore as a hurricane in North Carolina.Isaias then hammered the Northeast with damaging winds, tornadoes and flooding rain. Hurricane Isaias ) lashed the Northeast U.S....

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Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari tells us what factors made Isaias so damaging. ...