Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to become a hurricane and will bring heavy rain, storm surge flooding and high winds to the Gulf Coast and local flash flooding well inland in the Southeast this weekend.

That includes southern portions of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

For the latest forecast with full details on this storm, click here.

Current information

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Current winds

Forecast path

Spaghetti model tracks

Daily forecast

Potential impacts

Impact risk
The map below shows the general risk from Isaias and its inland remnant, including from rainfall flooding, winds and storm surge near the coast. This map will update throughout the duration of the storm.

The impact levels on the map mean:

• "Aware" (yellow): Some significant impacts could occur. Check frequently for forecast updates ahead.
• "Prepare" (orange): More widespread, significant storm impacts are increasingly possible. Consider stocking up on supplies, plan for potential power outages and know your evacuation or escape routes if you live in an area prone to storm surge or rainfall flooding.
• "Alert" (red): Storm impacts will arrive soon or are already occurring. Put your preparedness plan into action. Heed any orders from local officials to evacuate and remain in safe shelter until the storm is over.

Rainfall outlook

Flood potential

Severe weather (and possible tornado threat)

Storm surge

Environment around the storm

Shearing winds aloft

These are areas of strong wind shear, the difference in wind speed and direction with height, which are shown in purple. High wind shear is hostile to mature tropical cyclones and those trying to develop.

Water temperatures

Sea surface temperatures above 80 degrees are generally supportive of tropical development

Season so far