Published: September 5,2016
According to the Associated Press, Michael Woodrum, 30, was attempting to remove a tree that fell on U.S. Highway 17-A near Cottageville, South Carolina, on Friday when he was struck by a car. Officials say Woodrum died at a hospital the following day.
Also on Saturday, a man was killed when his tractor-trailer overturned in high winds on the U.S. 64 bridge in North Carolina's Outer Banks.
On Friday, a homeless man was killed in Florida by a falling tree.
Although Post-Tropical Cyclone Hermine remains far from shore off the Northeast coast, officials are warning residents and visitors to heed warnings about deadly rip currents and possible coastal flooding.
A voluntary evacuation was issued for Fire Island, a long barrier island on the southern coast of New York's Long Island, according to Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone.
Bellone also announced Saturday via Facebook that a state of emergency has been declared for Suffolk County.
On Sunday night, Bellone said the county's Emergency Operations Center would reopen at 5 a.m. on Monday, at which time officials would re-evaluate the existing state of emergency.
(MORE: Track Hermine as It Moves Up the Coast)
After clobbering the Southeast, Hermine tore up through Georgia, the Carolinas, into Virginia and on up the East Coast, bringing widespread coastal flooding, leaving thousands without power and claiming two lives.
A
man was killed Saturday after his tractor-trailer overturned because of
high winds on the Lindsay C. Warren Bridge east of Columbia, North
Carolina.(Photo courtesy of Tyrrell County Sheriff's Office)
The storm is expected to cause some coastal flooding and beach erosion in the Northeast. Here are the latest impacts from Hermine.
Connecticut
According to WTNH, the State Emergency Operations Center in Hartford was partially activated Sunday.In a news conference, Gov. Dannel Malloy spoke on the possible effects of Hermine.
“The latest forecast suggests the storm will have minimal impact on the state but the biggest the biggest concerns are minor to moderate flooding during the high tide cycles and dangerous rip currents as well as wind conditions that may develop. If you live in low-lying flood-prone areas, stay alert to changing weather conditions especially during high tide cycles over the next two days," he said.
Massachusetts
Officials with the Steamship Authority said Sunday via their website that ferry services across southern New England were being interrupted because of the tropical weather system.Ferry service to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard was suspended on Sunday but was resumed on a boat by boat basis by Sunday night. The Island Queen canceled service between Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard Sunday through Monday.
Nantucket closed its south shore beaches Sunday because of potentially life-threatening rip tides, according to a tweet from the Nantucket harbormaster Sheila Lucey. The harbormaster also closed the north-facing dinghy dock and town pier until further notice.
New York
According to the AP, New York City planned to close its beaches Monday because of rip currents, and the ban could extend into Tuesday, depending on weather conditions, officials said.
A
beachgoer stands at the edge of the water, Sunday, Sept. 4, 2016, in
Bridgehampton, New York, on the southeastern shore of Long Island, where
the effects of storm system Hermine could be seen in the rough surf and
a ban on swimming. Hermine spun away from the U.S. East Coast on
Sunday, removing the threat of heavy rain but maintaining enough power
to churn dangerous waves and currents and keep beaches off-limits to
disappointed swimmers and surfers during the holiday weekend.(AP Photo/Jennifer Peltz)
(MORE: Florida Residents Ordered to Evacuate Days After Hermine's Landfall)
New Jersey
Gov. Chris Christie has declared a state of emergency for three shore counties ahead of Tropical Storm Hermine. Residents and visitors heading to East Coast beaches for the Labor Day weekend can expect a multi-day siege of coastal flooding, beach erosion and strong winds as the storm churns northward.Christie warned that minor to moderate flooding was still likely in coastal areas and said the storm will cause major problems, even as it tracks away from land.
"Don't be lulled by the nice weather," Christie said, referring to the bright sunny skies along the Jersey Shore on Sunday. "Don't think that nothing is going to happen, because something is going to happen."
Police in Ocean City, New Jersey reported that several water rescues took place.
"People. Don't be stupid," read a Facebook post on the OCPD page. "Do not put responders lives in jeopardy because you want to risk your own."
"No evacuation order is in place, but all guests who do not need to be on the island are encouraged to return to the mainland until the storm passes," said the statement. "Residents who live in areas prone to flooding should begin to make arrangements with friends and families, if possible."
Business owners along the shoreline are already feeling the impact of the storm from a financial standpoint, as foot traffic was notably lessened on the boardwalk.
"We depend on the holiday weekends," Cape May County Chamber of Commerce President Vicki Clark told 6ABC. "Tourism is the number one driver of our economy here, so anytime you impact that with a weather event, you can do a lot of damage to our local economy."
Major beach erosion already occurring in Holgate, NJ @GarySzatkowski @GardenStateWX
Delaware
Gov Jack Markell declared a limited state of emergency for Sussex County starting Saturday evening, allowing emergency staff and equipment to be pre-positioned in areas expected to be hit hardest by the storm, according to the Delaware News Journal.Rehoboth Beach Patrol Capt. Kent Buckson kept the beach open for sunbathing and other activities but closed the ocean to swimming and other water activities, according to The News Journal.
Jason Miller, a spokesman for Gov. Markell, said the emergency declaration is not accompanied by any evacuation orders or driving bans, the report added.
Nevertheless, residents and officials along the coast were preparing for the storm to possibly bring coastal flooding and beach erosion to the First State.
"Right now it’s just a waiting game," Bowers Volunteer Fire Company Chief Phil Pennington told the News Journal. " Storms are unpredictable, but we’ll be ready."
Maryland
On Saturday, Gov. Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland National Guard to deploy units to Ocean City, according to the Baltimore Sun.National Guard officials told the Sun the deployment was a "precautionary measure," noting that in previous storms the Guard has used Humvees and other tactical trucks to drive through high water.
(MORE: Send Us Your Photos From Hermine)
Hogan also called on non-residents to refrain from coming to the seaside resort town.
"I have reached out to Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan and agree with his assessment — anyone planning to travel to the beach this weekend that has not already departed should stay home until the agenda of the storm are over," Hogan said in a statement. "I encourage all Marylanders, especially those on the Lower Shore, to use common sense and stay safe during this time."
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