Hurricane Isaias has the possibility of remaining a Cat 3 hurricane at landfall. There has only been a change of sub-10mph.
Storm surge is still seven to nine feet; rain is six to eight inches in the Western portion of the county and four to six inches on the east side of the county. Exact impact location could alter these numbers.
Tropical Storm Force winds are just offshore and will arrive by 2 p.m. Strong winds will arrive by 7 p.m. and hurricane-force winds by 9 p.m. The tropical wid field appears to clear the area by 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.
Reminder: Bridges close at 40MPH sustained winds- this is a DOT decision and executed by FHP.
The center of MAJOR Hurricane Isaias is expected to reach the northwest Florida coast tonight
- Impacts are expected for a large portion of south Alabama and northwest Florida.
- Significant impacts are likely:
- Hurricane-force winds – near the center, along with an expansive tropical storm force wind field
- Life-threatening storm surge – areas along and east of where the center makes landfall
- Dangerous beach conditions Life-threatening flash flooding – especially over coastal counties
- Tornadoes – areas east of the center
