Isaias weakened to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon as it approached the southeast coast of Florida, but forecasters say it will likely restrengthen overnight as …
Isaias weakened to a tropical storm Saturday afternoon as it approached the southeast coast of Florida, but forecasters say it will likely restrengthen overnight as it continues its track along the coastline of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. At 5:00 p.m. Saturday, Isaias was located about 115 miles (185 kilometers) southeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, moving to the northwest at 10 mph (17 kph) Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 70 mph (110 kph) with some higher gusts. Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 105 miles from the center. The minimum central pressure is 993 mb (29.33 inches). There have been some changes to watches and warnings with this advisory. The Tropical Storm Watch has been extended northward from Altamaha Sound Georgia to South Santee River South Carolina. People should keep in mind that additional watches or warnings may be required tonight or Sunday.
