Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hurricane Isaias Strengthening Over the Gulf

Heavy Rainfall and Localized Flooding This Weekend

Cloudy but Mild Today

Isaias is forecast to turn to the north today. A landfall is expected over the northern Gulf Coast along the western Florida Panhandle or Alabama tonight, then the storm will move north across the Deep South through Saturday. Although the center of Isaias is forecast to pass well to our west, tropical moisture will impact our area this weekend, bringing the potential for heavy rainfall and localized flooding as well as very gusty winds. Forecast confidence is increasing, but uncertainty remains in the rainfall and the wind forecast.

Rain develops Saturday morning and continues into at least Sunday morning. Total rainfall is mostly expected in the 2-4” range, with locally higher amounts on the southeast-facing slopes of the Appalachians. Confidence in this rainfall forecast is moderate. Based upon this forecast, some nuisance to minor flooding will be possible along streams and in low-lying areas, but widespread flash flooding, or moderate flooding along main stem rivers is unlikely. Confidence in the wind forecast is low at this time, but very gusty winds could develop over the mountains Saturday, possibly resulting in scattered damage to trees and power lines.

Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Weather Story for Upstate South Carolina, Western North Carolina, and Parts of Northeast Georgia