Storm Watch: Here Are Brand-New Rainfall Amount/Wind Strength Projections For Isaias

Drenching rain, possible flooding and wind gusts of 50 miles per hour will hit the region as Tropical Storm Isaias makes its way up the East Coast.

A look at projected rainfall amounts for Tropical Storm Isaias.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather*

A look at projected wind-gust strength for Tropical Storm Isaias.
Photo Credit: *AccuWeather*

A look at the latest projected path and timing for Tropical Storm Isaias, released Monday morning, Aug. 3 by the National Weather Service.
Photo Credit: *National Weather Service*

Joe Lombardi

08/03/2020 9:00 a.m.

The time frame for Isaias' strongest impact in this area during the afternoon and into the evening on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

A Tropical Storm Warning and Flash Flood Watch cover the entire region from 6 a.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5. A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for areas along the coast.

Locally heavy rain is expected with a widespread 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 6 inches possible. For projected rainfall amounts, see the first image above.

For projected wind-gust maximums, see the second image above.

The latest forecast track for Isaias was released Monday morning, Aug. 3 by the National Hurricane Center. (See the third image above.)

The effects from Tropical Storm Isaias are expected to diminish quickly from southwest to northeast across the area Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service said.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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