Tropical storm Isaias tore through the Hudson Valley and tri-state area Tuesday afternoon, downing trees and causing power outages as winds pummeled the area. 

A tornado watch was in effect for until 4 p.m.  

Isaias was downgraded back to a tropical storm after making landfall as a hurricane over the Carolinas. As of 5 a.m., it was making its way toward Virginia. Isaias was first a hurricane, then a tropical storm, then a hurricane and now back to a tropical storm.

Residents are now picking up the pieces and assessing the damage as the storm moves out of the area.