Tropical storm watches and warnings now stretch from Florida to North Carolina's Outer Banks as Tropical Storm Isaias hovers off the Florida coast.Isaias will pick up forward speed and accelerate into the Northeast U.S., likely tracking very close to I-95 from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia to New York City and then moving into New England.
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Isaias will pick up forward speed and accelerate into the Northeast U.S., likely tracking very close to I-95 from Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia to New York City and then moving into New England.
ABC News The storm is expected to make its way up the East Coast after bringing downpours and gusty winds to the Florida Peninsula Sunday afternoon and evening.This RAMMB/NOAA satellite image obtained, Aug. 2, 2020, shows Tropical storm Isaias off the US southeast coast of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean.This RAMMB/NOAA satellite image obtained, Aug. 2, 2020, shows Tropical storm Isaias off the US southeast coast of Florida in the Atlantic Ocean.
Lizabeth Menzies/RAMMB/NOAA/NESDIS/AFP via Getty Images Isaias could unleash six inches of rain to parts of eastern Florida and a storm surge of 1 to 4 feet.A runner is seen as Tropical Storm Isaias passes through the area, Aug. 2, 2020, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.A runner is seen as Tropical Storm Isaias passes through the area, Aug. 2, 2020, in Deerfield Beach, Florida.
Joe Raedle/Getty Images In St. Lucie County, officials on Sunday urged residents to avoid the beaches for several days due to rough surf and rip currents. Officials said they're also concerned about power outages.MORE: ABC News chief meteorologist Ginger Zee explains how hurricanes form By Monday morning, Isaias will be moving just off the northeast coast of Florida.Isaias will then pick up speed, racing up the East Coast.MORE: Atlantic hurricane season underway: Experts predict above-normal season On Monday and Monday night, the Carolinas may see up to six inches of rain. ABC News North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said he's activated up to 150 National Guard soldiers to help with the storm."The forecast has the storm moving quickly, which we hope means the rain and wind won't last as long," he tweeted Sunday afternoon. "But a lot of rain is expected to fall at once, so be on alert for flash flooding and river flooding."Widespread power outages should be expected, the governor added.Isaias will gradually weaken as it moves north.On Tuesday and Tuesday night, Isaias will bring heavy rain to much of the Northeast, from Washington, D.C., to Philadelphia to New York City.Parts of the mid-Atlantic could see four to six inches of rain, likely triggering flash flooding.Source : abcnews.go.com