• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Lifestyle
Bahamas. Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down thumbnail

Bahamas. Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down

July 31, 2020
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Fall thumbnail

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Fall

September 21, 2023
China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow after meeting with U.S. national security adviser thumbnail

China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow after meeting with U.S. national security adviser

September 21, 2023
Treating high blood pressure can save 76 million lives in 30 years, WHO says thumbnail

Treating high blood pressure can save 76 million lives in 30 years, WHO says

September 21, 2023
Do pets really make people happier and healthier? thumbnail

Do pets really make people happier and healthier?

September 21, 2023
Republicans Are Losing Their Mind Over the Senate’s New Dress Code thumbnail

Republicans Are Losing Their Mind Over the Senate’s New Dress Code

September 20, 2023
What is a Cybersecurity Policy and How to Create One? thumbnail

What is a Cybersecurity Policy and How to Create One?

September 20, 2023
Whistleblower Lawyer Slams Hunter Biden Lawsuit Against the IRS for 'Violation of Rights' thumbnail

Whistleblower Lawyer Slams Hunter Biden Lawsuit Against the IRS for ‘Violation of Rights’

September 20, 2023
Norfolk Southern to pay Ohio town residents for any lost home value after a train crash and resulting health worries decimated the local economy thumbnail

Norfolk Southern to pay Ohio town residents for any lost home value after a train crash and resulting health worries decimated the local economy

September 20, 2023
Family says 14-year-old daughter targeted by crew after camera phone discovered in airline toilet thumbnail

Family says 14-year-old daughter targeted by crew after camera phone discovered in airline toilet

September 20, 2023
2 ways of knowing if there are PFAS in your drinking water thumbnail

2 ways of knowing if there are PFAS in your drinking water

September 19, 2023
House Democrats press for cameras in federal courts thumbnail

House Democrats press for cameras in federal courts

September 19, 2023
Kevin McCarthy Announces House Republicans Will Subpoena Hunter Biden in Impeachment Inquiry thumbnail

Kevin McCarthy Announces House Republicans Will Subpoena Hunter Biden in Impeachment Inquiry

September 19, 2023
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
  • Donate
Thursday, September 21, 2023
66 °f
Wellfleet
58 ° Tue
63 ° Wed
68 ° Thu
61 ° Fri
  • Login
  • Register
FREE Cape Cod News
DONATE
  • FREE Cape Cod News
  • Cape Cod News
  • News
    • News
    • Massachusetts
    • Breaking News
    • Cape Cod Weather
    • Storm Watch
    • Environment
  • Politics
    • democrats
    • republicans
  • Business
    • business
    • cryptocurrency
    • economy
    • money
    • Real Estate
    • Tech
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Photos
    • Orleans
    • Eastham
    • Wellfleet
    • Truro
    • Provincetown
    • Brewster
    • Chatham
  • Videos
No Result
View All Result
Free Cape Cod News
No Result
View All Result
  • FREE Cape Cod News
  • Cape Cod News
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home News Storm Watch

Bahamas. Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down

FREE Cape Cod News by FREE Cape Cod News
July 31, 2020
in Storm Watch, Weather
Reading Time: 8 mins read
Donate
0
Bahamas. Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down thumbnail
634
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on TwitterShare on Facebook
Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
In this GOES-16 satellite image taken Friday, July 31, 2020, at 8:40 a.m. EDT., and provided by NOAA, Hurricane Isaias churns in the Caribbean. Hurricane Isaias kept on a path early Friday toward the U.S. East Coast as it approached the Bahamas, parts of which are still recovering from the devastation of last year’s Hurricane Dorian. (NOAA via AP)

Forecasters declared a hurricane watch for parts of the Florida coastline on Friday as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas on a track for the U.S. East Coast.

Officials in Florida said they were closing beaches, marinas and parks in Miami-Dade County beginning Friday night. Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the county has 20 evacuation centers on standby that could be set up with COVID-19 safety measures.

“We still don’t think there is a need to open shelters for this storm but they are ready,” he said.

Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph) Friday morning and it was expected to remain a hurricane for the next few days, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami. It was centered about 295 miles (470 kilometers) southeast of Nassau in the Bahamas and was moving northwest at 16 mph (26 kph).

The Hurricane Center said heavy rains associated with the storm “may begin to affect South and east-Central Florida beginning late Friday night, and the eastern Carolinas by early next week, potentially resulting in isolated flash and urban flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis said “Florida is fully prepared for this and any future storm during this hurricane season,” with stockpiles of personal protective equipment, generators, bottled water and meals ready to be distributed.

Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
A moto-taxi driver moves through a street flooded by rain brought by the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias, in the Tabarre district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, early Friday, July 31, 2020. Isaias kept on a path early Friday toward the U.S. East Coast as it approached the Bahamas. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

But he urged people to have seven days with of food, water and medication ready and said that state-run coronavirus testing sites in the areas where the storm could hit will be closed.

“Our sites, because they’re outdoors with tents, if it were to get 40-, 50-mile-per-hour winds, it would just collapse,” he said. “Safety is paramount for that.”

Mayor Gimenez said that social-distancing measures prompted by COVID-19 mean each person in shelters needs to have 40 square feet and no more cafeteria-style dining will be allowed.

People who are infected with the new coronavirus and need to evacuate will be isolated in classrooms separate them from the general population, he said. “It’s a challenge, but these are some of the things you have to think about in the age of COVID-19 and now a hurricane.”

In Daytona Beach and Polk County, authorities began distributing sandbags and other officials advised people to prepare three days to a week of emergency provisions at home.

Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
In this image made from video, cars drive through high water on a road in Canovanas, Puerto Rico, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power and caused flooding and small landslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday as forecasters predicted it would strengthen into a hurricane while moving toward the Bahamas and U.S. East Coast.(AP Photo)

A hurricane watch was in effect from north of Deerfield Beach northward to the Volusia-Brevard County Line.

On Thursday, while still a tropical storm, Isaias toppled trees, destroyed crops and caused widespread flooding and small landslides in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, where hundreds of thousands of people were left without power and water.

Officials reported that a man died in the Dominican Republic when he was electrocuted by a fallen electrical cable.

The Puerto Rico National Guard rescued at least 35 people from floodwaters, which swept away one woman who remains missing.

A hurricane warning was in effect for the northwestern Bahamas, including Andros Island, New Providence, Eleuthera, Abacos Islands, Berry Islands, Grand Bahamas Island, and Bimini.

Two of those islands, Abaco and Grand Bahama, were battered by Dorian, a Category 5 storm that hovered over the area for two days and killed at least 70 people, with more than 280 reported missing. People are still living in tents on both islands, and officials said crews were trying to remove leftover debris ahead of Isaias.

Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
In this image made from video, people look at level of Canovanas river following heavy rain caused by the storm in Alto Trujillo, Puerto Rico, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power and caused flooding and small landslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday as forecasters predicted it would strengthen into a hurricane while moving toward the Bahamas and U.S. East Coast.(AP Photo)

Prime Minister Hubert Minnis announced late Thursday that he was relaxing a coronavirus lockdown as a result of the impending storm, but said a 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew would be implemented starting Friday. He said supermarkets, pharmacies, gas stations and hardware stores would be allowed to be open as long as weather permitted.

Stephen Russell, director of the Bahamas’ Emergency Management Agency, said there were no plans to evacuate people, but he urged those living in low-lying areas to seek shelter.

The Bahamas has reported more than 500 confirmed COVID-19 cases and at least 14 deaths. It recently barred travelers from the U.S. following a surge in cases after it reopened to international tourism.

Given the pandemic, the prime minister urged young people to stay safe from the approaching storm to respect social distancing measures.

  • Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
    In this image made from video, a large tree toppled by tropical storm winds is seen in Alto Trujillo, Puerto Rico, Thursday, July 30, 2020. Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power and caused flooding and small landslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday as forecasters predicted it would strengthen into a hurricane while moving toward the Bahamas and U.S. East Coast.(AP Photo)
  • Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
    Pedestrians venture out into the rain brought by the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias in the Petionville district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, early Friday, July 31, 2020. Isaias kept on a path early Friday toward the U.S. East Coast as it approached the Bahamas. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)
  • Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down
    A man walks in the rain brought by the outer bands of Hurricane Isaias in the Petionville district of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, July 31, 2020. Isaias kept on a path early Friday toward the U.S. East Coast as it approached the Bahamas. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)

“Please do not engage in hurricane or COVID(-19) parties,” he said. “It can be devastating.”

Isaias was expected to produce 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) of rain in the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.



© 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Citation:
Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down (2020, July 31)
retrieved 31 July 2020
from https://phys.org/news/2020-07-bahamas-florida-brace-hurricane-isaias.html

This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no
part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.

Read More

FREE Digital Newspaper Subscription!
Sign up for your free digital subscription. The FREE Cape Cod News

Unsubscribe
FREE Cape Cod News

FREE Cape Cod News

Free Cape Cod News is what's happening in the Cape Cod, U.S and World & what people are talking about right now. Local newspaper. Stay in the know. Subscribe to get notified about our latest news.

Related Posts

How Fires, Floods and Hurricanes Create Deadly Pockets of Information Isolation thumbnail
News

How Fires, Floods and Hurricanes Create Deadly Pockets of Information Isolation

by FREE Cape Cod News
September 13, 2023
Wildfires, hurricanes and heat: The U.S. is getting hit by extreme weather from all sides thumbnail
News

Wildfires, hurricanes and heat: The U.S. is getting hit by extreme weather from all sides

by FREE Cape Cod News
August 24, 2023
Sen. Ted Cruz Believed Sharks Were Swimming L.A. Streets During Hurricane Hilary thumbnail
News

Sen. Ted Cruz Believed Sharks Were Swimming L.A. Streets During Hurricane Hilary

by FREE Cape Cod News
August 23, 2023
The Human Cost: ‘It was so traumatic to see the destruction’: More Americans are moving to flood-prone areas. Why do they defy the warnings? thumbnail
Storm Watch

The Human Cost: ‘It was so traumatic to see the destruction’: More Americans are moving to flood-prone areas. Why do they defy the warnings?

by FREE Cape Cod News
August 5, 2023
Load More
Please login to join discussion

Follow Us on Twitter

FREE Cape Cod News - Your source for local Cape Cod news, latest breaking U.S. and World news. Every day, all day. Subscribe for your favorite categories.

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
Cape Cod Real Estate Bubble

Will the Cape Cod Real Estate Bubble Burst in 2024? The Answer is a Resounding Yes!

April 30, 2023
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Fall thumbnail

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Fall

September 21, 2023
China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow after meeting with U.S. national security adviser thumbnail

China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow after meeting with U.S. national security adviser

September 21, 2023
Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Fall thumbnail

Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Fall

September 21, 2023
China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow after meeting with U.S. national security adviser thumbnail

China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow after meeting with U.S. national security adviser

September 21, 2023
Treating high blood pressure can save 76 million lives in 30 years, WHO says thumbnail

Treating high blood pressure can save 76 million lives in 30 years, WHO says

September 21, 2023

FREE Cape Cod News On Twitter

Today’s News

  • Where to Celebrate Oktoberfest This Fall September 21, 2023
  • China’s foreign minister heads to Moscow after meeting with U.S. national security adviser September 21, 2023
  • Treating high blood pressure can save 76 million lives in 30 years, WHO says September 21, 2023
  • Do pets really make people happier and healthier? September 21, 2023
  • Republicans Are Losing Their Mind Over the Senate’s New Dress Code September 20, 2023
FREE Cape Cod News

Copyright © 2023 Free Cape Cod News

Navigate Site

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
  • Donate

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • FREE Cape Cod News
  • Cape Cod News
  • News
    • News
    • Massachusetts
    • Breaking News
    • Cape Cod Weather
    • Storm Watch
    • Environment
  • Politics
    • democrats
    • republicans
  • Business
    • business
    • cryptocurrency
    • economy
    • money
    • Real Estate
    • Tech
  • World
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Photos
    • Orleans
    • Eastham
    • Wellfleet
    • Truro
    • Provincetown
    • Brewster
    • Chatham
  • Videos
  • Login
  • Sign Up

Copyright © 2023 Free Cape Cod News

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In

Add New Playlist