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Tropical cyclone Isaias affected the Caribbean and the U.S east-coast in the beginning of August. Isaias killed at least 8 people as it whipped up the East Coast on Tuesday, including several people whose deaths are being blamed on falling trees. There have been preliminary reports of more than 30 tornadoes along the East Coast. As I mentioned yesterday, what made Isaias particularly dangerous was how quickly was travelling. By Tuesday evening. the storm was heading north-northeast at 40 mph (65 km/h). I added here a photo of the sand from Topsail Beach, North Caroline, covering cars like it's snow.
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