Post-Tropical Storm Isaias: August 4, Update A

Well my friends, I think this is going to be the last post on Isaias. Unlike most people, he has crossed into Canada from the US... exit stage umm... north:  

He is now at 45.3N, 72.5W, heading NNE at 38mph:

His winds are 45mph (central pressure is 1000mb) which would mean he would officially qualify for Tropical Storm status, but they call him a 'Post-Tropical' Storm because his energy source and structure is not the same as it would be if he was a tropical storm - the energy is, essentially, from the atmosphere as I mentioned yesterday. 

For a weak cat 1/Tropical Storm, he was a little beastie. Within 4 hours of landfall, he had officially dropped down to Tropical Storm level, when he was still south of Greensville, North Carolina and from there on north, he was 'just a strong Tropical Storm'. But there were tornadoes in NC, and he certainly knocked a few trees down in his rush to get to Canada (and who can blame him?). 

From the DC area, thanks to our intrepid reporter, Mike K., for this on-the-ground report: "The storm rolled through today between 10am and 1pm, lots of rain, a few very strong gusts of wind, and it was gone. Lots of debris on the ground, a limb hanging from our power line (but we still have power), a few trees down around town, but no apparent property damage. We visited the boat and it was untouched. So, all is well. No storm surge (beyond possibly an extended high tide)."

So, that's the end of the rather tricky Isaias! Phew. 

I'll be back when the next one is lurking out there. We've got a whole bunch-a-things going on this year, so until then stay safe, be well, wear masks, drink wine at home (without the masks), catch up on all those 3-hour classic movies that you never got around to watching (and when you are done with Hollywood, I can send some Bollywood classics suggestions!). Oh, and if you suffer from insomnia, check out the Boring Books for Bedtime podcast with readings ranging from classics such as On the Origin of Species, by Charles Darwin to the 1897 Sears Catalog, Agricultural Implements Department. Not to be missed! Zzzzz.....

Toodle pip,

J. 

Twitter: jyovianstorm

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DISCLAIMER:
These remarks are just what I think/see regarding tropical storms - not the opinion of any organization I represent. If you are making an evacuation decision, please heed your local emergency management and the National Hurricane Center's official forecast and local weather service announcements. This is not an official forecast. If I "run away, run away" (Monty Python), I'll let you know. 
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