Storm "Isaias" speeds up, engulfing heavy rain and gusts approaching New York

　　Chinanews, August 4th, a comprehensive report. On the afternoon of the 3rd local time, officials from New York City held a press conference, stating that the tropical storm "Isaias" is expected to be held in the evening of the 3rd to the morning of the 4th local time. Attacked New York. The National Hurricane Center said that the storm "is expected to make landfall tonight and become a hurricane."

　　It is reported that the storm was originally expected to affect the New York area in the morning on the 4th. Deanne Criswell, director of the City Emergency Management Office, said that the speed of the storm has accelerated and rain is expected to begin on the evening of the 3rd. The impact in the New York area will continue until the morning of the 4th, with heavy rain and gusts from 11 am to 3 pm on the 4th.

　　In response to the storm, the New York City government began to install temporary flood protection facilities such as tiger dams and sandbags in Lower Manhattan from the morning of the 3rd. The Mayor of New York City de Blasio said that so far, the impact of the storm on New York City appears to be "limited," but the city has made extensive preparations. He appealed to the people not to take it lightly.

　　It is expected that "Isaias" will gradually sweep the East Coast of the United States this week. The entire forecast range of the US National Hurricane Center covers nearly 60 million people, extending to Canada. The National Weather Service said, "The main threats to the system include heavy rains, strong winds, mild to moderate coastal flooding, high waves and dangerous currents."

　　Parts of North Carolina and South Carolina have received hurricane warnings. Most of the east coast from Georgia to Maine is under tropical storm surveillance and warning, putting more than 1,500 miles of the east coast at risk.

　　In North Carolina, Hatteras Island has previously issued a mandatory evacuation notice to all tourists and residents. It is expected that the storm may cause flooding to the waterfront and nearby houses, making roads in the area impassable.