Tropical Storm Elsa is expected to bring heavy rain to New England later this week: NPR

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In addition to the destructive winds and heavy rain, the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center has warned of potentially deadly storm surges, flooding and isolated tornadoes from Tropical Storm Elsa.

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In addition to the destructive winds and heavy rain, the Miami-based U.S. National Hurricane Center has warned of potentially deadly storm surges, flooding and isolated tornadoes from Tropical Storm Elsa.

NOAA via AP

Tropical Storm Elsa wreaked havoc around Florida and southeastern Georgia this week, killing at least one and injuring several others.

In Jacksonville, Florida, a possible tornado hit Wednesday dismantle the power lines in the zone. The crews worked all night and early in the morning to restore power to residents.

Elsewhere in the city, high winds and rain chopped down a tree branch that fell on two cars, killing at least one person, Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry and the the city fire department said.

In Southeast Georgia, the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay reported At about 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, a tornado struck the base, leaving RVs overturned and downed trees in its wake.

The base said there were reports of multiple injuries and damage to several motorhomes in the base’s RV park, as well as reports of damage to buildings and structures in the area. The injured were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

“While the situation here is still very dynamic, I would like to thank all of our first responders and Camden County first responders for their swift actions,” said Captain Chester Parks, Commanding Officer of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in a communicated. “Their quick response certainly helped.”

Where is Elsa going next?

National Hurricane Center reports Elsa is expected to travel through southeast Georgia and South Carolina until Thursday evening, putting heavy rain and a risk of flooding.

Until the end of the week, heavy precipitation is expected in North Carolina and New England, resulting in possible isolated flash floods. Tropical storm conditions are possible in southern New England and New York City by Friday.



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