Tropical Storm Elsa soaks NYC as it races up East Coast
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SAVANNAH, Ga: Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa lashed the New Jersey coast with high winds and soaked New York City as it churned up the East Coast on Friday.
Overnight in coastal New Jersey, a 78 mph (126 kph) wind gust was recorded in Ludlam Bay, and a 71 mph (114 kph) gust was recorded in Beach Haven - both appeared to be "associated with nearby tornadoes,” the National Hurricane Center said in a 5 a.m. update. Elsa had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (80 kph), forecasters said. Around 8 a.m. Friday, it was centered about 90 miles (145 kilometers) southwest of Montauk Point, New York.More Related News