Hurricane Tracker Shows Isaias Weakened With Flooding Still Threatening Alabama and Florida
The hurricane tracker indicates Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland across Alabama. [1] Hurricane Isaias has weakened to a tropical depression but continues to produce excessive rainfall causing flash flooding, road closures, and power outages across parts of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.
Isaias Downgraded but Flooding Danger Remains
Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland across Alabama. [1] The hurricane tracker shows these conditions continue even as the system loses its hurricane status, leaving residents to monitor rising waters and severe weather risks in multiple states.
Active Flood Warnings in Alabama and Florida
Flood warnings remain in effect until 10:00 AM CDT for multiple counties in south central Alabama and northwestern Florida due to ongoing flooding of rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas. [2] [3] Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from Hurricane Isaias continues in southeastern Conecuh County, Covington County, southern Crenshaw County, and eastern Escambia County in south central Alabama. [2] The same warnings cover Okaloosa County and Santa Rosa County in northwestern Florida, where flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying locations is imminent or occurring. [3] Impacts include many areas of slow moving or standing water, with streams continuing to rise due to excess runoff and several hours needed for water to work through local drainage systems. [2] [3]
Flash Flooding Hits Charleston, South Carolina
Flash flooding is already occurring in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, with several road closures reported by city emergency management. [4] At 7:23 AM EDT, City of Charleston Emergency Management reported heavy rain in Downtown Charleston, confirming that flash flooding is already occurring with several road closures across the city. [4] The hazard involves flash flooding caused by thunderstorms, and the source of the alert is City of Charleston Emergency Management. [4] Impacts include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. [4]
Georgia Counties Under Flash Flood Warning
A flash flood warning is active until 1:15 PM EDT for several counties in north central Georgia where Doppler radar shows thunderstorms producing heavy rain. [5] The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a flash flood warning for Clayton County, DeKalb County, central Fulton County, southwestern Gwinnett County, northwestern Henry County, and central Rockdale County in north central Georgia until 1:15 PM EDT Saturday. [5] At 7:12 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over these areas. [5]
Power Outages and Additional Risks
Widespread power outages continue in the storm's wake alongside the flooding risks. [1] Isaias weakened overnight and was no longer considered a hurricane but flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes persisted Saturday as the storm moved inland across Alabama. [1] These outages add to the challenges faced by communities already dealing with excessive rainfall and related hazards.
What to watch next: Flash flooding threats and the potential for tornadoes are expected to persist as the storm continues moving inland.
