Isaias: rain still threatens the Appalachians
The October 11 advisory at 0900 UTC places the post-tropical system over Tennessee.
Updated from the October 11 advisory at 0900 UTC; reported damage concerns the October 9 landfall.
The Weather Prediction Center places Isaias southeast of Nashville, with sustained winds of 35 km/h. The system is moving northeast. [1]
The coastal landfall
The hurricane made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday evening at Category 2 strength, Deutsche Welle reports with news agencies. That landfall preceded the weakening observed on Saturday morning. [2]
The risk shifts
Flash flooding remains possible in the Central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic. The advisory forecasts that river flooding in the western Florida Panhandle will crest on Sunday. [1]
Advisories remain in effect
Tornadoes remain possible on Sunday in parts of Virginia and North Carolina. Flood watches remain in effect; local advisories specify the affected areas. [1]
Observed damage
Associated Press reports damaged rooftops and facades along the Florida coast after the October 9 landfall. This account is not a complete assessment of losses. [4]
Perspectives compared
Sources and documents
- [1] NOAA — Weather Prediction Center, advisory 19 ↗October 11, 2026, 0900 UTC
- [2] Deutsche Welle — Wesley Dockery, with AFP, AP and Reuters ↗October 10, 2026; report on October 9 landfall
- [3] National Hurricane Center — advisory 14 ↗October 10, 2026, 0300 UTC
- [4] Associated Press — Emilie Megnien, Gerald Herbert and Michael Casey ↗October 10, 2026