Its packing heavy rains and strong winds the outer bands scraping along the coast of florida and there are fears now that the carolinas could get a direct hit. Reporter on floridas space coast, so far so good. Isaias now a Tropical Storm, staying just far enough offshore to be g gusts but not a major disaster you get a little nervous and you always have that chance of weather whether or not the storm is actually going to come and bring the full force with it reporter the Sunshine State not out of the woods yet, though even if the eye of the storm stays off the course, there, of course, is going to be impacts when youre talking about hurricane or Tropical Storm force winds. Reporter the category 1 hurricane isaias pummelled puerto rico, prompting water rescues. The Dominican Republic and the bahamas also in the storms path but it weakened to a Tropical Storm and never regained strength elected leaders in florida breathing a small sigh of relief while theres a little bit of optimism, we cant stay complacent reporter preparation made more difficult by covid19 coastal counties didnt want to open shelter it is they didnt have to, to keep evacuees from being exposed to the virus at this point, the National Hurricane center says it appears that ice yTropical Storm isaiasl not make landfall in florida at all. Chris pallone, nbc news. And janessa webb joins us now with the latest. Good morning, janessa. Good morning, you two Tropical Storm isaias is currently offshore the eye of the storm is coming together, but we still have the bands of rain, possible tornadoes for east florida well watch that today as this system comes together. Right now, were 65 miles of cape canaveral, racing into the carolinas, where we are going to potentially see a landfall later tonight, tomorrow, possibly could happen overnight but this system is still moving out of the northwest about 9 Miles Per Hour what you can count on is the storm surge and the massive flooding were going to see. Well continue to watch this track, because it will go into new york city, all the way into boston well be watching this closely by tuesday guys janessa, thank you. On the west coast, a dire situation is unfolding thousands of people have had to flee their homes to escape a growing wildfire this is in cherry valley, east of los angeles 1200 firefighters are now battling that blaze. Rur ste our Steve Patterson has more reporter cori, this started as two small fires, joining together to one monster fire the problem firefighters have is it so tucked in these deep ravines that are treacherous and dangerous, they need an aerial assault to pair this down, because its still raging out of control. And this in the middle of a pandemic where theyre trying to keep themselves safe and the people that they were evacuating safe, as well. Firefighters racing to contain a sprawling ring of flames exploding into an inferno. The fastmoving apple fire threatening hundreds of homes, sparking evacuations of nearly 8,000 residents. On the side of the road it was two small fires, and within half hour it was up here on this side of the road reporter Officials Say it started friday night when two smaller fires mergedd monster. Wow thats intense i just wanted to show you how close some of these homes are to the flames reporter fueled by thick vej ration and triple digit temperatures, the fire ballooning to 20,000 acres the smoke plume extending to arizona, visible from space. We dont have a good hold on it we are working very hard to control the perimeter. Reporter the biggest challenge facing firefighters is dealing with this steep, rugged and dangerous terrain. Initially, it was something a lot of them never dealt with before, which is how do yo fight a fire in the middle of a pandemic people expect to be quarantined in their homes and now being told to leave. People are being screened if people need to be segregated and we need to open up other venues, we will. Well follow the social distancing reporter despite covid concerns, crews continue to build containment lines, while tankers streaked acrosn an aerial assault firefighters doing all they can to get a handle on the seasons first major wildfire, while trying to keep residents and themselves safe. It seems firefighters are starting to get a handle on it, and the numbers are shifting but right now officials on the ground are telling me this fire is out of control, still zero percent containment and threatening homes. Its only burned about three structures at this point, but looking at the pattern of the fire and the way its spreading back behind me, there is no end in eight cor snirvegs that growth could be explosive. Steve, thank you the coronavirus still has the nation in a deadly grip. There are now over 4. 6 million affected and 156,000 deaths. Da new phase of the pandemic, as cases in rural areas surge our blayne alexander has the latest good morning reporter good morning to you. We are hearing some very strong words from dr. Deborah birx. She says months into the pandemic, the virus is hitting hard, and the public has to cooperate to hel a dire warning from White House Coronavirus response coordinator dr. Deborah birx america has entered a new phase of the pandemic. What is were seeing today is different from march and april it is extraordinarily widespread and to everybody who lives in a rural area, you are not immune or protected from this virus reporter stressing its crucial for people in all parts of the country to follow safety precautions, including this guidance on masks. If youre in multigenerational households and theres an outbreak in your rural area or in your city, you need to really consider wearing a mask at home assuming that youre positive. Reporter in california, where the death toll topped 9,300, doctors are pleading take this seriously our rights to not wear a mask, that bull [ bleep ] is going to kill us a grocery clerk should not have to fight a grown man to wear a mask thats not their job they should havent to do that reporter as districts debate how to start the school year, dr. Birx urging states with high caseloads to only return virtually until numbers are under control. Parents in two Georgia School systems are protesting their districts decisions to open online only, demanding parents have an option to choose generally, its quite stressful for kids in many different ways i think its extremely e damage done by taking kids out of facetoface school is much greater than the risk of the virus, in our estimation reporter and each day brings yet another reminder of the pandemics devastating toll. Two weeks ago, justin hunter, a High School Senior and his parents, tested positive for covid19 justins father passed away just last week, his mom just four days later the hospital, they called me. They had to break the news to me, and they told me i couldnt come in to look at or see them anre with god, so theyre in good hands. Reporter and dr. Birx also pointed to those images we keep seeing of those packed house parties and events she says its not necessarily super spreading individuals but rather super spreading events, and she says those have to stop. Thank you on capitol hill, a deal for a new Coronavirus Relief package still appears out of preach this morning. Extra Unemployment Benefits ran out on friday, raising the stakes for negotiators republicans proposed a oneweek extension, but democrats want a more longterm plan. Yesterday was a step in the right direction, but im not optimistic that there will be a solution in the very near term now, trouble looms even after a deal is reached. At least 20 Senate Republicans say theyll vote no on another relief bill, no matter what. The pandemic continues to spread its effectiveness in the sports world Doug Pedersen became the first coach to test positive for the coronavirus. Hes tested positive twice and matt lacross became the eighth patriot to opt out of the season so far more than 40 players around the league have decided not to play this year. Shifting to baseball, the new york Mets Cespedes opted out of the season. He didnt show up for the mets game in atlanta on sunday before informing the team of his decision and the st. Louis cardinals weekend series was postponed after multiple players and staff contracted the virus the league conducted mass testing on the team after two players tested positive on friday the u. S. Marine corps has suspended the search and rescue efforts for seven marines and a navy sailor off the coast of california they were on a Training Mission when their Amphibious Assault vehicle sank all eight are presumed dead. Now to a mission that could affect space travel. The first water landing for an american crew in 45 years. Parachutes slowing the capsule down from 350 miles an hour to 15 the two also made history by flying in a commercially built and operated spacecraft. This clears the way for possible tourists into space. We were eagerly watching all of that. Good morning, janessa. Hey, good morning, you two. When i saw that story yesterday i was smiling ear to ear just a wonderful story lets talk about Tropical Storm isaias were seeing that storm surge for the carolinas. Myrtle beach, charleston the high tide is 8 00 p. M. And a stcontinue to build. Still pretty steamy for the northeast with a few storms that are sparking our way this afternoon. 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