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Isaías is a hurricane with 80 mph winds but slowly getting stronger over the Bahamas. The track is taking it up the east coast of Florida and into the Carolina by early next week.  The storm should start to weaken after it brushes Florida. The amount of weakening will depend on how much interaction it has with Florida and the amount of wind shear. The farther west it goes the weaker it will be, the…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …

On its projected path, Hurricane Isaias is likely to bring heavy rain, winds, and rough surf to the region.         

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…

A potential tropical cyclone was upgraded to Tropical Storm Isaias on Wednesday evening.         

This is the ninth named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. COLUMBIA, S.C. — After days of struggling to get organized, Tropical Storm Isaias has finally formed in the Carribbean. But now that it’s an official storm, the big question is will it be the next system to make landfall in the United States.  Download the WLTX App Now for the latest updates Latest conditions on the storm: As of the 11 PM advisory…

This is the ninth named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. COLUMBIA, S.C. — After days of struggling to get organized, Tropical Storm Isaias has finally formed in the Carribbean. But now that it’s an official storm, the big question is will it be the next system to make landfall in the United States.  Download the WLTX App Now for the latest updates Latest conditions on the storm: As of the 5 AM advisory…