The current forecast is for Hurricane Isaias to increase in intensity over the next 24 hours. Tracking Isaias: Central Florida county-by-county impacts. The state's Department of Transportation has more than 1,800 personnel, 1,550 pieces of equipment and more than 1,000 chainsaws ready to respond if needed. The storm is expected to run up the East Coast and impact the Carolinas, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast. The brunt of Isaias is hitting northern Andros, New Providence, (including Nassau) and other parts of the central/northwestern Bahamas right now. Isaias is approaching Florida as the state is continuing to battle one of the worst outbreaks of the coronavirus in the nation. Isaias is expected to bring heavy rains and potentially life-threatening flash flooding and urban flooding to south and east-central Florida. Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon, but was expected to regain hurricane strength overnight as it barrels toward Florida. ET, Isaias remains a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph. A woman prepares sand bags for distribution to the residents of Palmetto Bay near Miami, on July 31, 2020, as Floridians prepare for Hurricane Isaias. ET, Isaias remains a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds at 80 mph. Precautionary hurricane warnings are posted from Boca Raton north to Volusia County, FL. Please remove all outdoor objects, such … Isaias is expected to move through the Bahamas today and near Florida tonight into Sunday. It urged people to include PPE in their evacuation kits as well as hand sanitizer and personal hygiene supplies. Getty Images Florida's governor has declared a … We encourage everyone in those areas to take necessary precautions in … Kizzmekia Corbett praised as key scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine, The electric vehicles no one is talking about, 4 stabbed at DC protests, while 1 person shot at clashes in Washington state, Permanent resident facing deportation hoping for Biden's help: 'Need a miracle'. Tropical Storm Isaias became a category 1 hurricane early Friday as the fast-moving storm heads toward Florida and the U.S. East Coast. Henry McMaster said he did not plan to issue a state of emergency or evacuation orders, but local leaders along the state's Grand Strand coastal area have issued their own orders. "Although the track and arrival of the hurricane could still change, now is the time for North Carolinians to prepare," said Gov. Isaias — a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 75 mph — was located 295 miles southeast of Nassau and moving northwest at 16 mph, as of the 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center. (The Center Square) – With Tropical Storm Isaias headed for the Carolinas, Florida now has dodged two storms during Gov. Early Saturday evening, Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm. Southeast US: A weakening Isaias will now bring tropical storm conditions to the region late Sunday through Tuesday morning. Top coverage. On Friday, DeSantis signed an executive order for a state of emergency for every coastal Florida county on the East Coast yesterday. The track of the storm is still on course for close call with Florida’s east coast on Sunday. The storm is moving northwest at 12 mph. CNN. DeSantis urged state residents to remain vigilant and heed warnings from local officials and news outlets as Isaias moves closer to the state. Isaias still has maximum sustained winds at … North Carolina Gov. Movement has slowed down further, now northwest at 9 mph and the center is currently about 100 miles southeast of Fort Lauderdale. Hurricane Isaias is barreling towards the Bahamas and Florida, and is on track to hit the eastern coastline over the weekend. As of 2 p.m. On Abaco Islands in the Bahamas, officials evacuated people who had been living in temporary housing since Hurricane Dorian hit the region last year, The Associated Press reported. Preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion. The latest forecast has Isaias becoming a minimal category 1 hurricane once again as it moves near the east coast of Florida throughout the day on Sunday. The NHC said Isaias is … Isaias is no longer forecast to regain hurricane strength, the National Hurricane Center said. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? The declaration allows trucks and supplies to move where help is needed. Hurricane Isaias will drench Florida's Atlantic coast this weekend after passing over the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center said, warning of a dangerous storm surge, flooding and high winds. That includes 21 COVID-19 nursing facilities. Tropical Storm Isaias weakens, worst weather on track to stay off Florida’s east coast Tropical Storm Isaias is continuing to weaken, according … Both North Carolina and Virginia declared states of emergency ahead of the storm's arrival. Hurricane Isaias has ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its way through the Bahamas and strengthened slightly while heading towards the … Ralph Northam also declared a state of emergency in advance of the storm, which is expected to affect parts of coastal Virginia starting on Monday. The center of the storm is expected to hit the Florida coast late Saturday or early Sunday morning and continue traveling north along the coast. Wind gusts in excess of 74 mph will be possible from Merritt Island to south of West Palm Beach. In Florida, Gov. Isaias, the ninth named storm of 2020, was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm after battering the Turks & Caicos Islands and the Bahamas. Hurricane Isaias was a destructive Category 1 hurricane that caused extensive damage across the Caribbean and the East Coast of the United States while also spawning a large tornado outbreak that generated the strongest tropical cyclone-spawned tornado since Hurricane Rita in 2005. Storm clouds are seen over Miami as Hurricane Isaias approaches the east coast of Florida on Saturday. TROPICAL Storm Isaias slammed Florida on Sunday and barreled towards the Carolinas, prompting flooding alerts. It is forecast to remain a Category 1 hurricane through the Bahamas, as it moves along or parallel to the east coast of Florida, and then eventually up the entire east coast through early next … Tropical Storm Isaias continues to move north-northwest at 9 mph just offshore of the Central Florida coast. play_arrow. A direct hit in southern Florida is unlikely, and the eye of Isaias should remain far enough offshore to keep hurricane conditions away from Florida. University of Florida officials are continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias. DeSantis Declares Emergency As Hurricane Isaias Closes In, In Florida, COVID-19 Death Toll Keeps Rising, Hurricane Season Will Be Above Average, NOAA Warns. Hurricane Central. Share Shares Copy Link. At least one person died in the Dominican Republic as a result of the storm, according to the AP. ET, hours after the U.S. National Hurricane Center downgraded its status. Movement is still northwest at 9 mph and the center is currently about 80 miles east-southeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. RELATED: Hurricane Isaias Continues To Target Florida, With Warnings In Effect Along East Coast. Tropical Storm Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) is moving through the Northwest Bahamas and will approach Florida later tonight, before tracking up the East … As Florida prepares for the storm this weekend, the rest of the East Coast could feel the impacts through the beginning of next week with risks of winds, heavy rainfall and storm surge. Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! As of 11 p.m. bookmark_border. Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm late Saturday afternoon, but was still expected to bring heavy rain and flooding as it barrels toward Florida. DeSantis said that the president signed a Federal Disaster Declaration in expectation of Hurricane Isaias. Isaias will then race up the East Coast Monday into Tuesday, continuing to weaken, but likely remaining a tropical storm bringing heavy rain and gusty winds up the coast early next week. (Joe … The storm's movement has slowed a bit, with Isaias now heading northwest at about 10 mph. As of 11 a.m. Isaias' forward speed will continue to decrease overnight and into Saturday. Share Shares Copy Link. Heavy rains are a main concern as Isaias nears the Florida coast. Isaias, previously a Category 1 hurricane, delivered torrential rains and high winds to the Bahamas Friday before heading toward Florida, according to forecasters. DeSantis also said that all nursing homes and assisted living facilities were checked to make sure they have working generators onsite to continue providing care. As a result, new emergency and shelter strategies, developed over the past year under Florida Emergency Management Director Jared Moskowitz and since the March emergence of COVID-19, have not been put to the ultimate test. Heavy rain, powerful winds and rough surf lashed Florida's eastern coast Sunday as Tropical Storm Isaias inched closer, but forecasters now believe the storm will not return to hurricane strength. Southeast Florida. Wind gusts in excess of 74 mph will be possible from Merritt Island to south of West Palm Beach. Ron DeSantis said on Saturday at a press conference. Here's what to expect. Cooper. Tropical Storm Isaias to ride Florida's east coast, bringing high winds and heavy rain. Sunday morning, the storm will pass near the southeast coast of Florida, bringing areas of heavy rain and strong winds. Hurricane Isaias, a Category 1 storm, delivered torrential rains and high winds to the Bahamas Friday before taking aim at eastern Florida, according to forecasters.. As of 11 p.m. Ron DeSantis warned at a news conference. Donald Bowen, left, and Doug Smith put shutters over the windows of their business as Tropical Storm Isaias approaches on Aug. 1, 2020 in Stuart, Fla. Florida Gov. Hurricane Isaias dumped torrential rain on the Bahamas Saturday as it rumbled toward Florida -- the first big test for the storm-prone US state reeling from the coronavirus crisis. They have also suspended passenger ferry today, began voluntary evacuations of Ocracoke, waived tolls on evacuation routes, and are preparing facilities and mooring plans for vessels for storm conditions. Surfers in Delray Beach take advantage of the waves as Tropical Storm Isaias slowly churns up the coast of Florida on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Twelve Floria counties have declared a state of emergency. Storm clouds are seen over Miami as Hurricane Isaias approaches the east coast of Florida on Saturday. Hurricane Isaias is really struggling with wind shear and dry air filtering in the system. Isaias continues to batter the northwestern Bahamas tonight bringing heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge. Isaias, previously a Category 1 hurricane, delivered torrential rains and high winds to the Bahamas Friday before heading toward Florida, according to forecasters. Ron DeSantis’ 19 months in office. The hospitals aren't anticipating the need to evacuate patients at this time, but one smaller hospital is going to move some COVID patients to another hospital in Brevard county. Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it headed toward Florida's southeast coast on Saturday evening, but it is expected to restrengthen to a hurricane overnight. The storm shifted west Friday afternoon, and its speed and path indicate it could reach North Carolina as early as Monday, making its greatest impact Monday night and Tuesday. Though hurricanes can result in the need for shelters, DeSantis said the state did not think they would be necessary for this storm — but officials are prepared if needed. As of 8 p.m. Hurricane Isaias may hit U.S. 05:21. share. In Puerto Rico, nearly half a million homes and businesses were without power, the Weather Channel reported. hide caption. The hurricane warning was canceled for the central Bahamas. Please refresh for the latest updates. As Hurricane Isaias moves closer to Florida, preparations are already underway along Volusia County beaches. Here's how the news is developing. It's possible the storm could regain strength overnight and transform back into a hurricane. At a Glance Hurricane Isaias affected an expansive area from the Caribbean Sea to the Northeast U.S. Rainfall flooding was severe in parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. Isaias's maximum sustained winds dipped steadily Saturday and were near 110 km/h around 11 p.m. There is a Tropical Storm warning in place as Tropical Storm Isaias moves into the Greater Antilles with the potential to affect Florida this weekend. Isaias continues to slowly approach the southeast coast of Florida and will pass near or along the east coast of Florida throughout the day on Sunday. Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with what is expected from the weather system. The state will coordinate shelters for those who need to evacuate. Significant rainfall in the Carolinas and the major Northeast cities is expected. ET, Isaias remains a minimal Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds now at 75 mph. Ron DeSantis said on Saturday at a press conference, according to the National Hurricane Center, Florida's Gov. ET, Isaias remains a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph. Isaias was still a tropical storm as of the National Hurricane Center’s 11 p.m. advisory but is expected to regain hurricane strength as it tracks closer to Florida. The storm was downgraded on Saturday from a Category 1 hurricane to a tropical storm, … Isaias was downgraded Saturday evening to a tropical storm as it moved within 115 miles of … "The division created new and detailed shelter guidance for all counties in light of COVID-19 and has prepared shelter kits with hand sanitizer, masks and gloves ready to be deployed upon request," DeSantis said. Hurricane Isaias moves toward Florida. No other changes to alerts were made with the 8 p.m. update. A hurricane /tropical storm warning remains in effect along most of the east coast of Florida. "The situation remains fluid and can change quickly," DeSantis said Friday. "Don't be fooled by the downgrade, we do think it will be upgraded back to a hurricane later on this evening," Gov. RELATED: Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Bahamas as gusts reach South Florida » Palm Beach County had not ordered a mandatory evacuation, … 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. With sustained winds of approximately 70 mph, Isaias was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm early Saturday evening. Gov. ET advisory, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. Gov. Heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge will continue to impact these areas and overspread the rest of the northwestern Bahamas through the afternoon hours. Southeast Florida. Hurricane Isais remains a Category 1 storm sustaining winds of 80 mph. Little change in strength is forecast over the next 24 hours as Isaias moves near the east coast of Florida later tonight through Sunday. Yet DeSantis said that Florida's Division of Emergency Management was prepared for the storm. The hurricane's eye is near Andros Island Bahamas. Forecasts warn of a dangerous storm surge. INTO A HURRICANE AS IT … On Saturday evening, maximum sustained winds were 70 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported. The Division of Emergency Management is sending 25 shelter kits with PPE to counties in the path of the storm. Before reaching hurricane status, Isaias caused widespread flooding, power outages and landslides in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday. The ninth named storm and second hurricane of the extremely active and record breaking 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, Isaias originated from a vigorous tropical wave off the coast of Africa that was first identified by the Natio… Concerns grow as the state already is struggling to contain COVID-19. “When it gets closer and we know that it is imminent. Further decrease in forward speed is forecast over the next 24 hours, with little change in strength expected as Isaias moves near the east coast of the Florida Peninsula tonight through Sunday. ABC News' Alexandra Faul, Jason Volack and Daniel Peck contributed to this report. There is now the chance that Isaias could weaken to a tropical storm at some point later today, according to forecasters. A hurricane watch was issued for parts of the Florida coast Friday as Hurricane Isaias takes aim at the Sunshine State. The storm is expected to cause rain along the U.S. East Coast. Forecasters predict the storm will travel northwest and arrive in southeast Florida on Saturday and Sunday. Although Isaias has weakened after passing over Andros Island, some re-strengthening is expected tonight and Sunday morning when the cyclone will be moving over the warm waters of the Straits of Florida and the Gulf Stream. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surges continued through the day in the Bahamas and are expected to continue in portions of the northwest Bahamas Saturday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. Virginia Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Friday that he's declared a state of emergency in every coastal county on the east side of the state, from Miami-Dade to Nassau Counties. Florida's governor has declared a state of emergency. The magnitude of the impacts will come down to how close the storm actually gets to the coast tomorrow. Hurricane conditions are not expected in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, but possible only a few miles up I-95 in West Palm Beach. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency in preperation for Hurricane Isaias. Residents wait in line to fill their containers with gasoline before the arrival of Hurricane Isaias in Freeport, Grand Bahama. Hurricane conditions are expected to reach the coast within the hurricane warning area in Florida late Saturday and Saturday night and will spread northward through Sunday. However, either as a hurricane or tropical storm the impacts will be essentially the same and most dependent on the exact track the storm takes up the Florida coast. DeSantis said everyone in Isaias' path "should have enough food, water and medicine for seven days" and said there is still time to get supplies. Forecasters predict the storm will travel northwest and arrive in southeast Florida on Saturday and Sunday. Hurricane Isaias is still a Category 1 storm with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph. The storm was downgraded on Saturday from a Category 1 hurricane … Right now there it looks like wind gusts of 40 to 60+ mph will be possible right along the coast, from West Palm Beach to Jupiter and Port St. Lucie, Florida. The storm's center is about 115 miles southeast of Fort Lauderdale. Hurricane conditions are not expected in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, but possible only a few miles up I-95 in West Palm Beach. Isaias brought winds and storm surge flooding to Dorian-affected areas … South Carolina Gov. Some local governments have already issued evacuation orders. Isaias weakened into a tropical storm after lashing the Bahamas, but the storm was expected to strengthen back into a hurricane Saturday night as it approaches South Florida… A hurricane warning is … In the coming hours and into this evening, more of the outer bands will begin to impact the south Florida coast with downpours and gusty winds. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds could slow down loading and unloading of cargo at ports and may also lead to some road closures due to flooding. Hurricane Warning Expanded for Florida As Isaias Spins in the Bahamas; Weekend of Strong Winds, Heavy Rain For SE … Hurricane Isaias rendered impacts over a large area during its lifetime to include portions of the Caribbean, the U.S. Atlantic Coast and Canada. During a press conference Saturday morning, Florida Gov. Isaias is forecast to brush the coast of Florida on Sunday. The organization noted that this hurricane season would be different because of the pandemic. A hurricane warning was in effect for Florida's east coast from Boca Raton, just north of Miami, about 240km north to the Volusia-Flagler county line. Florida: Isaias will hug the coastline with a 15% chance of sustained hurricane force winds in coastal cities. On Friday, DeSantis declared a state of emergency in every coastal county of Florida's east coast, from Miami-Dade to Nassau counties, and closed virus testing sites. Storm clouds are seen over the city as Hurricane Isaias approaches the east coast of Florida on August 1, 2020 in Miami, Florida. In addition to personal protective equipment, the state purchased 50 additional generators in case of power outages. Tracking Isaias: Central Florida county-by-county impacts. The Weather Channel. RELATED: Hurricane Isaias Continues To Target Florida, With Warnings In Effect Along East Coast. The North Carolina National Guard has 75 guardsman and high-water vehicles on standby should they be activated to respond. News 19 WLTX. Florida Gov. Updated: 9:32 AM EDT Aug 3, … In the U.S., a tropical storm watch has now been issued for portions of the southeast coast of Georgia. We're keeping track of the latest news regarding Hurricane Isaias in South Florida and around the state and Caribbean. Hurricane Isaias, which was officially designated as a Category 1 storm, is expected to gain strength on its path toward Florida. While the state is still combating the COVID-19 pandemic, the state is urging people to make every effort to stay with family and friends, or even a hotel, as a first option. The Electoral College meets on Monday. Legislative Assistant Ryan Fernandez, puts sand bags in a resident's car trunk in Palmetto Bay near Miami, on July 31, 2020, as Floridians prepare for Hurricane Isaias while a State of Emergency has been declared for 19 Counties. Storm surges along parts of Florida's east coast with water rising 2 to 4 feet above ground level are possible, according to the National Hurricane Center. Water could reach up to 5 feet above ground in the Bahamas, and up to 4 feet above the ground in parts of coastal Florida, the hurricane center said. Isaias weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm as it headed toward Florida's southeast coast on Saturday evening, but it is expected to restrengthen to a hurricane overnight. TROPICAL Storm Isaias slammed Florida on Sunday and barreled towards the Carolinas, prompting flooding alerts. Isaias Sunday 5pm latest update: storm to bring winds to Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina. Each kit provides PPE for up to 400 people for 96 hours, the governor said. Parts of the state could see 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated maximum totals of 6 inches, according to the current forecast. The state's Emergency Operations Center -- already activated for COVID-19 -- is preparing for the storm as well, and state and local response teams are at the ready. "These rainfall amounts could result in isolated flash and urban flooding, especially in low-lying and poorly drained areas," the National Hurricane Center said. Isaias’ maximum sustained winds fell to 40 mph Wednesday morning, and was about 55 miles north of Quebec City, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 5 a.m. update. "The State of Florida is fully prepared for this," DeSantis said and that his administration has been in contact with local area hospitals. Isaias continues to batter the northwestern Bahamas bringing heavy rain, strong winds and storm surge. Hurricane Isaias has ripped shingles off roofs and blew over trees as it carved its way through the Bahamas and strengthened slightly while heading towards the coast of Florida … Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday evening. “We’ll start seeing impacts tonight,” Florida Gov. After rendering impacts due to heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Caribbean, the storm made a close approach to the Florida Atlantic Coast. Winds are expected to first reach tropical storm strength on Saturday, making outside preparations difficult or dangerous. more_vert. All times Eastern. Tropical Storm Isaias lashes Florida's east coast, no longer expected to reach hurricane strength Storm still bringing dangerous winds and rain Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida. play_arrow. Forecasters declared a hurricane warning for parts of the Florida coastline on Friday, as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas on a … Hurricane Isaias heads toward Florida coast August 1, 2020, 8:08 AM Hurricane Isaias is expected to approach the southeast coast of Florida on Saturday, forcing Governor Ron DeSantis to … The confluence of hurricane season with the spike in COVID-19 cases led the American Meteorological Society on Thursday to issue new guidance for hurricane preparedness. Florida began to feel the effects Sunday of a powerful storm inching in the state's direction, with forecasters warning it could reach hurricane strength by the time ... amp video_youtube Aug 2. bookmark_border. Top coverage. Here’s what we know today: Hurricane conditions and dangerous storm surge will continue in portions of the northwest Bahamas today. Hurricane Isaias winds increase to 80 mph Friday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center. Early Saturday evening, Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm. Check back for updates throughout the day. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Isaias snapped trees and knocked out power as it blew through the Bahamas on Saturday and churned toward the Florida coast, threatening to complicate efforts to contain the coronavirus in places were cases are surging. Winds from Isaias could produce high surf at ports. 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