One hurricane (Isaac), two tropical storms (Beryl and Debby), and one post … home in flooded area", "As Isaac pushes north, power outages persist, floodwaters linger, Gulf oil rigs repopulate", "Live updates: Slow moving Isaac makes 2nd landfall", "More than a half-million customers without electricity, utilities report", "Pearl River reports first Isaac-related death", "Isaac, threat of dam failure prompts mandatory evacuation near Tangipahoa River", "National Weather Service Text Product Display". Hurricane Isaac damaged nearly 59,000 homes across southeast Louisiana, which is four times more than previously estimated. W-HFO.webmaster@noaa.gov, Disclaimer In Naguabo, minor coastal flooding had resulted in at least one road closure. Additionally, winds in the area blew significant amounts of sand away, exposing rocks and created 8–10 feet (2.4–3.0 m) drops. National Hurricane Center [38] Several hours later on August 25, the tropical storm watches for both Jamaica and the Cayman Islands were discontinued. AP This NOAA satellite image taken Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDT shows Hurricane Leslie south of Bermuda. Das Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel– alle Infos zum Festival, Line-up, Ticketverkauf, Fotos, News & Hintergünde. Career Opportunities, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Andrea Barry Chantal Dorian Erin Fernand Gabrielle Humberto Imelda Jerry Karen Lorenzo Melissa Nestor Olga Pablo Rebekah Sebastien Tanya Van Wendy. 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Upon its landfall on the United States east coast, the movement of the hurricane was extensively covered by mainstream and internet news sites alike, as well as citizen journalists who were affected by the superstorm. Hurricane Isaac was a deadly and destructive tropical cyclone that came ashore in the U.S. state of Louisiana during August 2012. [45] The Republican National Convention was pushed to August 28, 2012 with the storms threatening the coast of Tampa. [69], In Martinique, a meteorologist reported at least 3 inches (76 mm) of rain. Hurricane Sandy was a hurricane that destroyed the parts of the Caribbean, the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States, and Eastern Canada in late October 2012. [101] Flooding was reported in Slidell, Louisiana, as pumping stations were unable to keep up with rainfall rates. The storm tracked northwestward across the Gulf of Mexico due to a subtropical ridge to its north. Schools in other areas of Arkansas were also forced to close early. Tropical cyclones include depressions, storms and A ridge of high pressure to Isaac's north intensified and turned it westward over the Florida Keys by August 26, and Isaac entered the eastern Gulf of Mexico the next day. The National Hurricane Center's Tropical Cyclone Reports contain comprehensive information on each tropical cyclone, including synoptic history, meteorological statistics, casualties and damages, and the post-analysis best track (six-hourly positions and intensities). Parts of Santo Domingo lost electricity during the height of the storm. Several roads were blocked by downed trees and flooding, temporarily isolating a few cities. [94] A man died in West Palm Beach after driving through the storm and crashing into a concrete wall along Interstate 95, and another man doing the same thing died in a crash on State Road 78. Authorities announced at least two others died in the state due to the storm, including a 75-year-old man who drowned after his car drove off a flooded highway near Slidell, and another man who died in a restaurant fire. As of 12 P.M. (CDT) Thursday, August 30, power companies said more than 900,000 customers were without power in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Texas and Arkansas. Further north, a tropical storm watch was issued from the Jupiter Inlet to the Sebastian Inlet. Tropical storm-force sustained winds, with gusts well over hurricane strength, knocked out power to hundreds of thousands, and heavy rain led to flooding. In Baracoa, the electricity was cut off as a preventive measure, and at least two houses were destroyed by flooding. declares emergency as Isaac aims for state - Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper", "Jackson Co. orders mandatory evacuation south of Hwy 90", "Isaac poised for Gulf landfall near Katrina anniversary", "As Isaac closes in on Gulf, officials warn complacency could kill", "State of Emergency, Mandatory Evacuations issued in AL ahead of Isaac", "Gov.