…DEPRESSION BECOMES TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS…

…FORECAST TO RAPIDLY STRENGTHEN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS…

Key Messages:

There is an increasing risk of dangerous wind and storm surge impacts along portions of the northern Gulf Coast. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest forecast updates and ensure they have their hurricane plan in place. Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches will likely be required for a portion of the northern Gulf coast later today.

Tropical Storm Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast Friday into the weekend. Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible.

Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico: Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen and could bring gusty winds and areas of heavy rain to the western portion of the Yucatan Peninsula over the next day or two.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Tropical Storm Isaias Forms, Rapid Strengthening Forecast.