Cleanup underway after Isaias slams the East Coast
At least nine people were killed and some 3 million homes and businesses lost power when Isaias tore through a dozen states.
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Tropical Storm Isaias has been downgraded from a hurricane, but it's still causing damage to the East Coast. At least 2 people died in a related tornado in North Carolina. CBS News' Michael George has the latest on the damage and CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joins CBSN to explain where the storm will go to next.
Isaias spawns deadly tornado, brings flooding and power outages
By early Wednesday morning, Isaias had weakened, with maximum sustained winds around 40 mph.
Hurricane warning issued in Carolinas as Isaias makes landfall
Isaias is forecast to bring "dangerous storm surge" and up to 8 inches of rain in spots as it moves up the coast.
Parts of North Carolina under mandatory evacuation due to Hurricane Isaias
On Friday, the state announced that it was already seeing an impact from the storm system, with an increased risk of dangerous rip currents along the coast.
Isaias heads toward Florida's coast amid coronavirus fight
Florida's governor has declared a state of emergency.
Hurricane Isaias heads toward Florida coast
Hurricane Isaias is expected to approach the southeast coast of Florida on Saturday, forcing Governor Ron DeSantis to issue an emergency order. The storm is expected to cause rain along the U.S. East Coast. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with what is expected from the weather system.
Florida prepares to face storm amid pandemic
Florida, a coronavirus hotspot, is under a new threat as Hurricane Isaias approaches. Florida has seen a record number of new coronavirus cases and coronavirus-linked deaths in the last week, and the storm is now complicating efforts to contain the pandemic. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Riviera Beach, Florida.
Hurricane warning issued for parts of Florida
Florida and the East Coast are bracing for impact as states watch the track of Hurricane Isaias. Lonnie Quinn reports.
Hurricane Isaias could make landfall in Florida over the weekend
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Coronavirus deaths reach record levels in Florida
Florida is facing record high coronavirus deaths as Hurricane Isaias approaches. State-run testing sites have been shut down and hurricane shelters will require masks and temperature checks. David Begnaud reports.
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Hurricane Isaias moves toward East Coast
Hurricane Isaias is moving toward the Bahamas and in the direction of Florida, with possible land fall expected around the Outer Banks of North Carolina Tuesday. The system is then expected to move up the East Coast and potentially even affect the cities of Philadelphia and New York. Lonnie Quinn breaks down what to expect as the hurricane makes its way for the East Coast.
Hurricane warning issued for parts of Florida as Isaias looms
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