Hurricane Tracker Shows Isaias Remnants Triggering North Carolina Tornado and Flooding
Post-tropical cyclone Isaias has caused at least four deaths in the southeastern United States after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, with its remnants now producing heavy rainfall, flooding risks across the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, and tornadoes in North Carolina, while separate flash flooding affects parts of Arizona and North Carolina according to hurricane tracker reports. At least four people died in the southeastern United States as Isaias moved northward after landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. [5] Remnants of Isaias brought heavy rainfall and flooding risk to the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. [3]
Isaias Death Toll and Initial Landfall
At least four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. [5] Four people died in the southeastern United States as post-tropical cyclone Isaias threatened flooding and tornado risks Saturday as it moved northward after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. [5] As people in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama cleaned up in the wake of Isaias, the storm's remnants brought heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding across the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. [3] Meanwhile, rain and waves from Tropical continued to affect areas as the system progressed. [3] The deaths occurred in connection with the storm's movement after its initial landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. [5] Post-tropical cyclone Isaias continued to pose risks of flooding and tornadoes as it advanced northward through the southeastern United States. [5]
Tornado Confirmed in Duplin County, North Carolina
Radar image shows possible tornado rotation near Beulaville, Chinquapin and Wallace in Duplin County, North Carolina. — Source: hindustantimes
A tornado warning is in effect for south-central Duplin County, North Carolina, until 2:15 p.m. EDT. [4] Radar confirmed a tornado near Wallace, moving northeast at 25 mph, with Chinquapin, Greenevers and Teachey in its path. [4] Radar also indicated a significant tornado near Greenevers. [4] Residents in the warned area should seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. [4] A large tornado was reported continuing across Duplin, Jones, Lenoir and Onslow counties in North Carolina, moving past Beulaville and Potters Hill toward Pleasant Hill. [4] The tornado warning was extended until 2:45 p.m. EDT. [4] Residents in Pink Hill, Hargetts Crossroads and Sarecta were urged to seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. [4] The National Weather Service reported a radar-confirmed tornado on the ground and doing damage near Chinquapin and Beulaville, North Carolina. [4] Residents in both communities were urged to seek shelter immediately as the dangerous storm continued to threaten the area. [4] People were advised to move to an interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. [4] The National Weather Service said the tornado warning remained in effect for Duplin, Jones, Lenoir and Onslow counties until 2:45 p.m. EDT. [4] In a separate analysis of the Duplin County tornado by a Meteorologist, NWS Tornado noted that radar mesocyclone depth measurements reached roughly 24,000 feet at 1:52 p.m. EDT, an indicator that researchers said could support an estimated EF2-level intensity when considered alongside rotational velocity. [4] This was an assessment, not an official damage-based rating. [4] Tornado remains on the ground in North Carolina with ongoing movement northeast at 25 mph. [4]
Flooding from Isaias Remnants in Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic
As people in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama cleaned up in the wake of Isaias, the storm's remnants brought heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding across the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. [3] The remnants of Isaias brought heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding across the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. [3] Meanwhile, rain and waves from Tropical continued in connection with the broader weather pattern. [3] Post-tropical cyclone Isaias moved northward after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, leaving the remnants to produce heavy rainfall in the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic. [3] The storm's remnants brought heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding across the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. [3] As people in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama cleaned up in the wake of Isaias, the storm's remnants brought heavy rainfall and the risk of flooding across the central Appalachians and the mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. [3]
Active Flood Warnings in North Carolina and Arizona
Flash Flood Warning issued for Mohave, Arizona, due to thunderstorms producing 0.5 to 1 inch of rain with ongoing or imminent life-threatening flash flooding. [1] At 245 PM PDT /245 PM MST/, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. [1] Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. [1] Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. [1] Hazard includes life threatening flash flooding. [1] Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. [1] Source is radar indicated. [1] Impact includes life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. [1] Flood Warning continues for central Henderson County in western North Carolina until 6:00 a.m. EDT Monday, with Mud and Bat Fork Creeks in flood and impacts around greater Hendersonville. [2] Flood Warning for Henderson, NC indicates flooding caused by excessive runoff continues. [2] Where includes central Henderson County in western North Carolina. [2] When includes until 600 AM EDT Monday. [2] Impacts include flooding around greater Hendersonville. [2] At 535 PM EDT, Mud and Bat Fork Creeks remained in flood and flooding will continue all afternoon. [2] The Mud Creek river gage on North Main Street was nearing 16 feet which indicates flooding of portions of William H King Memorial Park and the Oklawaha Greenway. [2]
Current Storm Movement and Additional Risks
Post-tropical cyclone Isaias has caused at least four deaths in the southeastern United States after making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, with its remnants now producing heavy rainfall, flooding risks across the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, and tornadoes in North Carolina, while separate flash flooding affects parts of Arizona and North Carolina. [5] [3] [4] At least four people died in the southeastern United States as Isaias moved northward after landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. [5] Remnants of Isaias brought heavy rainfall and flooding risk to the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region on Sunday. [3] A confirmed tornado in Duplin County, North Carolina, caused damage near Chinquapin and Beulaville while moving northeast at 25 mph, prompting warnings for multiple counties until 2:45 p.m. EDT. [4] Flash Flood Warning issued for Mohave, Arizona, due to thunderstorms producing 0.5 to 1 inch of rain with ongoing or imminent life-threatening flash flooding. [1] Flood Warning continues for central Henderson County in western North Carolina until 6:00 a.m. EDT Monday, with Mud and Bat Fork Creeks in flood and impacts around greater Hendersonville. [2] The hurricane tracker shows continued northward movement of the remnants with ongoing severe weather threats across multiple states.
What to watch next: Residents should continue monitoring radar-indicated thunderstorms in Mohave, Arizona, and the flood status of Mud and Bat Fork Creeks in central Henderson County until 6:00 a.m. EDT Monday, along with any extensions of tornado warnings in Duplin, Jones, Lenoir and Onslow counties.
