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Flash flooding possible as Isaias moves into NH

Flash flooding possible as Isaias moves into NH
IS SOMETHING THEY ARE AWARE OF. AS THE STORMS HIT NEW HAMPSHIRE, THE DIRECTOR OF HOMELAND SECURITY SAYS THAT THEIR BIG CONCERNS CONTINUE TO BE HIGH WINDS AND FLASH FLOODING ON THE SEACOAST, THE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CAUSE MOST OF THE PROBLEMS, AND THE DIRECTOR IS URGING PEOPLE TO STAY OFF AND OUT OF THE OCEAN. >> YOU REALLY NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE BEACHES OF THE RIP CURRENTS, THE HIGH SURF. I KNOW LOTS OF PEOPLE LIKE TO TAKE THEIR SURFBOARDS OUT THERE, BUT YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS. RAY: WITH THE STORM NOW TRACKING FURTHER WEST, CONCERNS HAVE EASED A LITTLE BIT AMONG STATE OFFICIALS, BUT THEY ARE ALSO KEEPING AN EYE ON CAMPERS, ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THE BIGGEST IMPACT COULD COME AT NIGHT. >> THE STREAMS COULD COME UP MARY QUICKLY, AND THEY JUST NEED TO BE PREPARED -- COULD COME UP VERY QUICKLY AND THEY JUST NEED TO BE PREPARED TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, IF THAT HAPPENS TO THEM. RAY: THE HIGH WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO BRING WITH THEM THE POTENTIAL FOR POWER OUTAGES, BUT EVERSOURCE SAYS THEY’RE READY. >> THOSE STRONG WINDS DO HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BRING TREES AND TREE LIMBS DOWN ONTO OUR POWER LINES. WE HAVE MORE THAN 550 LINE, TREE , AND SERVICE WORKERS READY TO RESPOND TO REPAIR ANY DAMAGE AND POWER OUTAGES. RAY: ALTHOUGH BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC, THOSE REPAIRS MIGHT TAKE A LITTLE LONGER THAN NORMAL. >> OUR LINE CREWS ARE TRAVELING TO JOB SITES IN SEPARATE VEHICLES. WE ARE PRACTICING SOCIAL-DISTANCING, AND WEAR A FACE COVERINGS WHEN WITHIN SIX FEET OF ONE ANOTHER. RAY: THIS DATA IS SET TO OPEN THE EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER AT 4:00 THIS AFTERNOON. THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE STORM IS IT IS EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH THE STAY QUICKLY, SO CONDITION SHOULD BE IDEAL TOMORROW FOR WHATEVER REPAIRS THAT NEED TO
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Flash flooding possible as Isaias moves into NH
Granite Staters are bracing for heavy rain, high winds and flash flooding as a tropical storm that has spawned tornadoes in other states is forecast to move through the area.

Granite Staters are bracing for heavy rain, high winds and flash flooding as a tropical storm that has spawned tornadoes in other states is forecast to move through the area.

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