effects hurricane new_york new_england effects hurricane new_york new_england relatively minor primarily limited wind damage formed tropical wave september tropical atlantic_ocean moved northwestward environment light wind shear warm waters steadily strengthened reach peak winds mph september fluctuating intensity days gradually weakened landfall winds mph september quickly weakened land extratropical western pennsylvania day damage new_york totaled million usd million usd vermont reporting damage usd usd falling trees moderate winds downed power lines region causing sporadic power outages people died result hurricane rough surf preparations hours landfall north_carolina national_hurricane_center issued tropical storm warning portion southern long_island coastline new_jersey new_york border day hurricane moved ashore forecasters estimated hurricane possessed chance passing miles new_york_city portions southern new_england estimated similar forecast predicting chance passing miles maine days struck land hours moved ashore forecasters predicted storm pass western new_york transitioning tropical cyclone passing canada extratropical cyclone new_york governor urged residents purchase emergency supplies fill cars gasoline began preparing hurricane week moved ashore office issued level emergency activation planning unit plans coordinating efforts state offices state national_guard began preliminary preparations possible support efforts reviewing list personnel able mobilized event emergency army officials identified needed equipment event emergency helicopters generators high axle vehicles communications equipment state police officers established plans personnel equipment assist needed ensured needed equipment operational secured buildings prevent flooding seven allowed travelers potentially affected hurricane flights later date impact pressure gradient ridge produced strong northeast winds tropical storm force southeastern new_york recorded peak gust mph station airport recorded wind gust mph airplane flights averaged minute delay strongest winds occurred outer rainbands trees tree limbs power lines fell region new_york metropolitan area moderate winds downed trees tree limbs man driving critically injured tree limb fell car additionally falling tree branch hit man head resulting head injury new_york_city million customers left power outages fixed day hurricane passed region offshore rough waves killed man northwest winds severe places south central portion state winds downed trees falling tree hit damaged car winds knocked power customers eastern northeast portion state trees power lines blown lewis precipitation generally light state scattered locations reporting inch rainfall overflowed reservoir causing moderate flood damage initially gasoline rose anticipation threat hurricane later dropped storm failed disrupt oil facilities hurricane brought unusual birds western portion state including normally found salt water regions open ocean birds died days sudden change habitat downed power lines lit building fire causing minor smoke water damage injuries damage state totaled million usd million usd rainfall reached inch portions western connecticut massachusetts strong surf caused man losing beach near rhode_island swept sea officials connecticut contacted water company donations assist residents affected north_carolina days moved ashore officials sent tractor trailer truck gallons water pounds ice north_carolina vermont strong pressure gradient produced peak wind gust mph causing sporadic downed trees power lines state richmond trees fell damaged trucks salisbury falling tree damaged car damage state totaled usd usd rainfall reached inch portions new_hampshire maine
Effects of Hurricane Isabel in New York and New England