Wayne County residents know how to prepare for inland flooding

Wayne County residents know how to prepare for inland flooding

By Luke Notestine, WRAL photojournalist Goldsboro, N.C. — The people of Wayne County are preparing the best way they know how for hurricane season. “Our emergency management guys have been pretty tied up all day long,” Joel Gillie, county spokesman, said Friday.They are really looking at those impacts and how they’re going to affect Wayne County.“ Parts of Wayne County like Seven Springs have been hit hard in the past with Hurricane Matthew and with…

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NC Governor: Hurricane Brings 'Double Trouble' With Virus

NC Governor: Hurricane Brings 'Double Trouble' With Virus

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Friday to help prepare for Hurricane Isaias, which he said will bring atypical challenges given the longstanding COVID-19 crisis. The emergency declaration, running concurrently with the one for the coronavirus in place for months, will help state and local governments respond more nimbly to the storm, Cooper said at a media briefing. The state already has adjusted its traditional shelter options to take social…

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Triangle faces chance for severe weather into early Saturday ahead of Isaias

Triangle faces chance for severe weather into early Saturday ahead of Isaias

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Before eastern North Carolina feels any impacts of what is now Hurricane Isaias sometime Monday, severe storms could rock the overnight hours into early Saturday. Meteorologist Kat Campbell reports a Level 1 risk for severe weather starting around 7 p.m. That chance will continue into the night and may linger into early Saturday. “Storm chances are really going to go up after 7 o’clock (Friday night), and…

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Hurricane Isaias expected to weaken before hitting North Carolina as a tropical storm

Hurricane Isaias expected to weaken before hitting North Carolina as a tropical storm

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hurricane Isaias has shifted slightly west and is expected to weaken and hit North Carolina as a tropical storm between late Monday or early Tuesday. As of 5 p.m., the hurricane is moving northwest at 15 mph with maximum sustained winds at 75 mph with gusts reaching up to 90 mph. Latest reconnaissance aircraft saw signs of an eye wall forming, which is likely the reason the National Hurricane Center predicts…

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Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency for NC ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Gov. Roy Cooper declares state of emergency for NC ahead of Hurricane Isaias

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a state of emergency for the state of North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to hit the state sometime next week. As of 2 p.m., the storm is tracking toward the East Coast and is expected to hit North Carolina as a Category 1 Hurricane on Monday or Tuesday. However, there is still a lot of uncertainty around the model, all of which…

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‘Now is the time to prepare,’ Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

‘Now is the time to prepare,’ Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias is moving northwest, and North Carolina needs to be watching closely. The system could hit our coast early next week. RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias. The hurricane is expected to impact the coast Monday and Tuesday. Gov. Cooper said hurricane preparations will be more complicated with COVID-19. He said both evacuations and sheltering will be different this year due to COVID-19. “Now is…

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WATCH LIVE | Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

WATCH LIVE | Gov. Cooper declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management leaders are expected to give an update on North Carolina’s preparations for Hurricane Isaias. Hurricane Isaias is moving northwest, and North Carolina needs to be watching closely. The system could hit our coast early next week.

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Gov. Cooper to give update on state’s preparations for Hurricane Isaias

Gov. Cooper to give update on state’s preparations for Hurricane Isaias

RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper and Emergency Management leaders are expected to give an update on North Carolina’s preparations for Hurricane Isaias. Hurricane Isaias is moving northwest, and North Carolina needs to be watching closely. The system could hit our coast early next week. The news conference will begin around 4:00 p.m. You can watch it live here.

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No plans for hurricane evacuation for South Carolina, governor says

No plans for hurricane evacuation for South Carolina, governor says

Isaias could threaten parts of South Carolina’s coast by the end of the weekend or Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster said he has no plans at this time to issue an evacuation order or a state of emergency as the state gets ready to deal with possible impacts from Hurricane Isaias.  McMaster spoke Friday from the state’s emergency operations center alongside other state officials.  Download the WLTX App Now for the latest…

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Watch live: SC governor to update state's Hurricane Isaias preparations

Watch live: SC governor to update state's Hurricane Isaias preparations

Isaias could threaten parts of South Carolina’s coast by the end of the weekend or Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will speak to the public Friday afternoon about the state’s plans for possible impacts from Hurricane Isaias.  McMaster is set to make remarks at 4 p.m. from the state’s emergency operations center alongside other state officials. WLTX will have live coverage both here online and on-air.  Download the WLTX App Now for…

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Watch live: SC governor to update state's Hurricane Isaias preparations at 4PM

Watch live: SC governor to update state's Hurricane Isaias preparations at 4PM

Isaias could threaten parts of South Carolina’s coast by the end of the weekend or Monday. COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster will speak to the public Friday afternoon about the state’s plans for possible impacts from Hurricane Isaias.  McMaster is set to make remarks at 4 p.m. from the state’s emergency operations center alongside other state officials. WLTX will have live coverage both here online and on-air.  Download the WLTX App Now for…

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How COVID-19 will impact hurricane shelter plans in the Cape Fear

How COVID-19 will impact hurricane shelter plans in the Cape Fear

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Officials across the Cape Fear are keeping a close eye of Hurricane Isaias. In New Hanover County, the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has already been busy preparing for what could be ahead. Assistant Director of Emergency Management Anna McRay emphasized we still have time to get ready. In case evacuations are necessary, the EOC says plan to stay elsewhere. McRay told WWAY both the CDC And FEMA require them…

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Hurricane Isaias' track remains uncertain, but here's when the picture will become more clear

Hurricane Isaias' track remains uncertain, but here's when the picture will become more clear

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Hurricane Isaias continues to track toward the east coast and most projections have the storm impacting the southeastern United States, including North Carolina, in the coming days. Friday’s 2 p.m. update kept in line with earlier updates in the day that had increased the likelihood that the storm would push west or more inland. Hurricane Isaias maximum sustained winds are at 75 miles per hour with gusts up to 90 miles per…

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Hurricane Isaias: What we know as it heads toward the Carolinas

Hurricane Isaias: What we know  as it heads toward the Carolinas

The storm, with sustained winds of 75 mph, is expected to hug the East Coast after it reaches Florida Millions of coastal residents from Florida through Virginia were keeping a wary eye on the tropics heading into the weekend as Hurricane Isaias continued its slow trek toward the U.S. East Coast. The Category 1 hurricane, with sustained winds of 75 mph, was moving northwest at 16 mph late Friday as it approached Florida after battering…

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SCEMD asks SC residents to prepare for possible effects of Hurricane Isaias

SCEMD asks SC residents to prepare for possible effects of Hurricane Isaias

Residents should review personal safety plans and begin to prepare in case Isaias threatens the state, SCEMD said COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) is reminding residents to begin necessary preparations as they continue to monitor the possible effects of Hurricane Isaias.  Current forecast tracks have the storm passing very close to the state, or perhaps directly impacting portions of the area, early next week.  Download the WLTX App Now for the…

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How exactly do you pronounce Hurricane Isaias?

How exactly do you pronounce Hurricane Isaias?

Friday Jul 31, 2020 at 2:30 PM It’s the storm on the minds of everyone along the East Coast. Having strengthened over the Atlantic since its early days as a tropical storm, Hurricane Isaias has the attention of those who know the havoc hurricanes can wreak. But while you may know what it is — and may be tracking its path as it skirts toward Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas — you may not know how to pronounce Hurricane Isaias….

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Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down

Bahamas, Florida brace as new Hurricane Isaias bears down

By DÁNICA COTO and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Forecasters declared a hurricane watch for parts of the Florida coastline on Friday as Hurricane Isaias drenched the Bahamas on a track for the U.S. East Coast. Officials in Florida said they were closing beaches, marinas and parks in Miami-Dade County beginning Friday night. Mayor Carlos Gimenez said the county has 20 evacuation centers on standby that could be set up…

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Hurricane Isaias to bring rip currents: What to do if you’re caught in one

Hurricane Isaias to bring rip currents: What to do if you’re caught in one

A Castle Hayne couple knows too well the tragic toll the channels of powerful water can take WILMINGTON — To the untrained eye, rip currents basically are invisible. Even worse, the narrow channels of fast-moving water often look like a calm area in an otherwise rough surf and are difficult to spot at eye level. In contrast to the breaking waves and white surf on either side, rip currents can look flat. As waves break…

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What to expect from Hurricane Isaias in Wilmington

What to expect from Hurricane Isaias in Wilmington

Need for preparedness builds as the storm approaches the region Local emergency management agencies are warily watching Hurricane Isaias, and they are asking that you do the same. Many of these departments have been working on issues related to COVID-19 for months. And now, there’s also a possibility of a dangerous storm, which could impact the area by late Sunday. Thinking about shelters and evacuation plans in the midst of a pandemic isn’t ideal. “It…

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Hurricane Isaias weakens slightly, shifts more inland on its track toward North Carolina

Hurricane Isaias weakens slightly, shifts more inland on its track toward North Carolina

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Hurricane Isaias continues to track toward the east coast and most projections have the storm impacting the southeastern United States, including North Carolina, in the coming days. Friday’s 11 a.m. update showed the storm track shifted slightly west, meaning more inland. The overall storm is slightly slower and weaker than earlier projections. Isaias could graze Florida for much of the day Saturday and Sunday morning. Hurricane Isaias’ maximum sustained winds dropped from…

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Hurricane Isaias weakens slightly, shifts westward on its track toward North Carolina

Hurricane Isaias weakens slightly, shifts westward on its track toward North Carolina

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Hurricane Isaias continues to track toward the east coast and most projections have the storm impacting the southeastern United States, including North Carolina, in the coming days. Friday’s 11 a.m. update showed the storm track shifted slightly west. The overall storm is slightly slower and weaker than earlier projections. Isaias could graze Florida for much of the day Saturday and Sunday morning. Hurricane Isaias’ maximum sustained winds dropped from 80 miles per…

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Hurricane Isaias track shifts west, could hit Florida as Cat. 1 storm Saturday

Hurricane Isaias track shifts west, could hit Florida as Cat. 1 storm Saturday

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Hurricane Isaias could hit Florida Saturday as a Category 1 storm before weakening and heading for the Carolinas. Resources: Interactive Hurricane Tracker | Coastal Webcams | Get WRAL alerts during severe weather | Know your flood risk The 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center shows that Hurricane Isaias has weakened just slightly with maximum sustained winds at 75 mph. Isaias’ forecast track has shifted to…

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How to prepare for Hurricane Isaias

How to prepare for Hurricane Isaias

Tips for creating a hurricane plan, building a hurricane kit and getting your home ready Although it’s still too soon to predict the path of Tropical Storm Isaias, it’s not too early for residents in Southeastern North Carolina to get prepared. Here are some tips for creating a hurricane plan, building a hurricane kit and getting your home ready. Emergency plan essentials: Phone numbers of a pre-assigned contact person for family members to callList of…

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Images: When, where Hurricane Isaias is expected to impact NC

Images: When, where Hurricane Isaias is expected to impact NC

4 Images Images: When, where Hurricane Isaias is expected to impact NC 52 Images Your weather photos: Sunsets, rainbows, comets and more 16 Images Confederate statues removed from downtown Raleigh 85 Images Your pics: Saharan dust cloud brings beautiful skies to NC 11 Images NC coronavirus stats and trends 36 Images Flooded yards, roads in northeastern counties 63 Images Photos from the Clayton Walk & Talk (June 6, 2020) 10 Images Black Lives Matter murals…

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NC emergency crews stockpiling PPE for hurricane response

NC emergency crews stockpiling PPE for hurricane response

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Crews at the North Carolina Emergency Operations Center are preparing to respond to Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to impact the state by Monday and bring rip currents to the coast this weekend. Anyone forced to evacuate their home during Isaias or any other storm this season is strongly encouraged to stay with family and friends or at a hotel to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Smaller,…

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Houston forecast: Scattered rain, hot temps this weekend; tracking Hurricane Isaias

Houston forecast: Scattered rain, hot temps this weekend; tracking Hurricane Isaias

Enjoy the rain if you get it, because that’s the only way afternoon temperatures won’t get into the mid-90s for the next few days. HOUSTON — Hotter temperatures have returned to Southeast Texas as high temps in the mid-90s are expected for the next several afternoons. There is, however, a scattered rain chance, especially on Friday and Saturday. GET ALERTS ON YOUR PHONE: Download the KHOU 11 app TRACK THE STORMS: Interactive radar By Saturday, a weak…

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Hurricane Isaias dumps heavy rain on Bahamas, continues to track toward North Carolina

Hurricane Isaias dumps heavy rain on Bahamas, continues to track toward North Carolina

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Isaias has officially strengthened into a Category One Hurricane. The hurricane is still slated to track toward the U.S. East Coast along North Carolina. On Friday morning, the storm was spinning around Turks & Caicos and dumping heavy rain on the Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center said flash-flooding and mudslides are possible across the Dominican Republic, northern Haiti, Turks & Caicos and the Bahamas. The hurricane is currently moving northwest…

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Isaias causes floods, slides, then grows into hurricane

Isaias causes floods, slides, then grows into hurricane

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter (Photo: National Hurricane Center) SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power and caused flooding and small landslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday and now has strengthened into a hurricane as it begins moving into the Bahamas while heading for the U.S. East Coast. Isaias was centered about 70 miles (110 kilometers) southeast of the Bahamas late Thursday. It had maximum…

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Hurricane Isaias dumps heavy rain on Bahamas, continues to track towards North Carolina

Hurricane Isaias dumps heavy rain on Bahamas, continues to track towards North Carolina

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Isaias has officially strengthened into a Category One Hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane is still slated to track towards the U.S. East Coast along North Carolina. On Friday morning, the storm was spinning around Turks & Caicos and dumping heavy rain on the Bahamas. The National Hurricane Center said flash-flooding and mudslides are possible across the Dominican Republic, northern Haiti, Turks & Caicos and the Bahamas….

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Cat. 1 Hurricane Isaias expected to impact NC Monday

Cat. 1 Hurricane Isaias expected to impact NC Monday

By WRAL Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Overnight, Tropical Storm Isaias developed into a Category 1 hurricane. The storm, currently approaching the Bahamas, is forecast to impact Florida this weekend and North Carolina by Monday. The storm was listed at 80 mph just after midnight on Friday. It was 80 miles southeast of the Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas and moving northwest at 18 mph. Isaias is forecast to be near the central Bahamas…

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Hurricane Isaias strengthens in the Caribbean

Hurricane Isaias strengthens in the Caribbean

HOUSTON — Tropical Depression Nine strengthened to become Tropical Storm Isaias on Wednesday night. And then, on Thursday, the same system grew into Hurricane Isaias. Hurricane Isaias’ path is taking it by Haiti, then the Dominican Republic. It could pose a threat to Florida by the weekend. The storm has sustained max winds of 80 miles per hour and is moving to the northwest at 18 miles per hour. There are hurricane warnings in place…

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National Hurricane Center reports Isaias now Category 1 hurricane, could brush N.C. coast

National Hurricane Center reports Isaias now Category 1 hurricane, could brush N.C. coast

By WRAL Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — The National Hurricane Center reports what was Tropical Storm Isaias is now a Category 1 hurricane. A special advisory was issued after 11 p.m. after a hurricane hunter plane that was traveling into the storm picked up hurricane-force winds. The storm is now listed at 80 mph just after midnight on Friday. It was 80 miles southeast of the Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas. It was moving…

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Isaias becomes the second hurricane of the 2020 season

Isaias becomes the second hurricane of the 2020 season

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter Isaias becomes a hurricane on July 30, 2020 (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power and caused flooding and small landslides across Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic on Thursday and now has strengthened into a hurricane as it begins moving into the Bahamas while heading for the U.S. East Coast. According to WWAY Chief Meteorologist Lee Haywood, an Air Force Hurricane Hunter Aircraft…

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Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens into Category One Hurricane, continues to track towards North Carolina

Tropical Storm Isaias strengthens into Category One Hurricane, continues to track towards North Carolina

RALEIGH (WTVD) — Tropical Storm Isaias has officially strengthened into a Category One Hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. The hurricane is still slated to track towards the U.S. East Coast along North Carolina. While that path is still a long ways out and could change drastically, at this time it does look like Isaias will at least bring rain to parts of North Carolina next week. However, the coast is already seeing effects…

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Isaias now a hurricane; Outer Banks and Hampton Roads near the center in the cone of uncertainty

Isaias now a hurricane; Outer Banks and Hampton Roads near the center in the cone of uncertainty

On its projected path, Hurricane Isaias is likely to bring heavy rain, winds, and rough surf to the region. NORFOLK, Va. — Isaias has strengthened to become the season’s second hurricane. On Thursday night, Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft data indicated Isaias has maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, with higher gusts. That makes it a Category 1 hurricane.  Hurricane Isaias continues to look like it could threaten Hampton Roads as a…

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Tropical Storm Isaias likely to be a hurricane as it approaches Outer Banks, Hampton Roads

Tropical Storm Isaias likely to be a hurricane as it approaches Outer Banks, Hampton Roads

On its projected path, Hurricane Isaias is likely to bring heavy rain, winds, and rough surf to the region. NORFOLK, Va. — DOWNLOAD: 13News Now App DOWNLOAD: 13News Now Hurricane Guide Friday 12 a.m. Update: Isaias has strengthened to become the season’s second hurricane. On Thursday night, Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft data indicated Isaias has maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour, with higher gusts. That makes it a Category 1 hurricane. …

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RGV COVID-19: Mayor Aumento en un Solo Día, 731 Nuevos Casos en Condado de Cameron

RGV COVID-19: Mayor Aumento en un Solo Día, 731 Nuevos Casos en Condado de Cameron

Click here to read the latest updates in English. Texas Public Radio le brinda información actualizada sobre el COVID-19 en el Valle del Río Grande y en el  área de San Antonio. Puede encontrar las últimas noticias en español en “TPR Noticias: COVID-19″ aquí. Jueves 30 de julio Hasta el 30 de julio, más de 29,000 casos de COVID-19 fueron confirmados en los cuatro condados del Valle del Río Grande. Una región del Sur de…

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Tropical Storm Isaias update 11 p.m. July 30

Tropical Storm Isaias update 11 p.m. July 30

The WRAL Severe Weather team is tracking the tropics daily throughout hurricane season with the latest on storm tracks, expected impacts and safety at the coast. Show Transcript Good afternoon. I’m meteorologist Amy Wilmoth in the WRL Severe Weather Center. Keeping an eye on the tropics, we have an update from the National Hurricane Center. The 11 a.m. update is in. The tropical storm is still has maximum sustained winds at 60 MPH, moving to…

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Chances increasing Tropical Storm Isaias could become hurricane, brush N.C. coast

Chances increasing Tropical Storm Isaias could become hurricane, brush N.C. coast

By WRAL Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — Tropical Storm Isaias could hit the N.C. coast on Monday, according to the 5 p.m. update on Thursday from the National Hurricane Center. Flooding would be the biggest risk with the storm, mainly at the coast. Impacts from the storm would be between Monday and Tuesday. There is a threat for rip currents this weekend. The storm could be upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane on Saturday while…

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Residents on the coast have to brave COVID-19, tropical storm possibility

Residents on the coast have to brave COVID-19, tropical storm possibility

By Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter Wrightsville Beach, N.C. — The threat of storms during hurricane season is never the easiest thing to navigate if you live on the North Carolina coast. It’s even more difficult now because of coronavirus. The threat of Tropical Storm Isaias impacting the weather along the North Carolina coast is something residents and vacationers will be watching over the weekend. The latest information from the National Hurricane Center has the storm…

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Tropical Storm Isaias update 5 p.m. July 30

Tropical Storm Isaias update 5 p.m. July 30

The WRAL Severe Weather team is tracking the tropics daily throughout hurricane season with the latest on storm tracks, expected impacts and safety at the coast. Show Transcript Good afternoon. I’m meteorologist Amy Wilmoth in the WRL Severe Weather Center. Keeping an eye on the tropics, we have an update from the National Hurricane Center. The 11 a.m. update is in. The tropical storm is still has maximum sustained winds at 60 MPH, moving to…

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