Tropical Storm Isaac still threat for South Florida

Tropical Storm Isaac grew better organized overnight and continued on a track that potentially could put it some where off the South Florida coast by early Monday.

The threat to Caribbean islands was clear and more immediate, with the first rain bands already reaching the islands of the Lesser Antilles. Warnings and watches were also posted for Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic, which along with Haiti could see heavy rains, flooding and mud slides from up to 20 inches of rain.

At 11 a.m., the National Hurricane Center said Isaac was churning west at a rapid 21 mph clip. Its maximum winds remained at 45 mph but satellite images showed the storm looking increasingly healthier. Forecasters said conditions were favorable for continued strengthening, with Isaac possibly reaching hurricane status Thursday as it passes south of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. On its current mostly westward track, Isaac would be near or crossing Hispaniola by Friday.

As the weekend approaches, there is more uncertainty about Isaac’s direction.

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Permalink Reply by karen arsenault on August 23, 2012 at 9:10am

I hope it dosen't take Charlie's path in 2004

Permalink Reply by truth on August 25, 2012 at 12:10pm

Tropical Storm Isaac makes landfall in Haiti

Survivors of the 2010 earthquake still in makeshift camps are particularly vulnerable

Gale-force winds and driving rain are lashing the coast of Haiti after Tropical Storm Isaac made landfall.

The US National Hurricane Centre says the heavy rainfall is a "major threat" and may cause floods and mudslides.

Aid groups warn that some 400,000 Haitians still living in makeshift camps after the deadly earthquake of 2010 are extremely vulnerable.

Storm warnings are also in place for neighbouring Dominican Republic, as well as Cuba and parts of Florida.

The United States National Hurricane Centre (NHC) predicts that the storm will move near or over Cuba later on Saturday and approach the Florida Keys on Sunday.

It said Isaac had displayed "some increase in forward speed" as it ripped across Haiti.

The storm could pose a potential threat to Florida during the US Republican National Convention.

Permalink Reply by truth on August 23, 2012 at 3:25pm

Tropical Storm Isaac could shorten GOP convention

The Associated Press

Los Angeles Times‎ - by Paul West‎ - 1 hour ago

GOP officials may soon face a choice: warn attendees to stay away from the national convention, cancel sessions or wait

Permalink Reply by truth on August 23, 2012 at 7:56pm

Tropical Storm Issac Path: Moves West, Will Likely Become Hurricane...

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The Corporate media are ecstatic that ISAAC is now projected to pass west of Tampa and not interfere with the GOP convention. Left unsaid; the new track aims the storm at Louisiana, the still-recovering-from-Katrina New Orleans, and that sink hole near the salt cavern full of radioactive waste!

Permalink Reply by Vincent L. Guarisco on August 23, 2012 at 8:06pm

Hey, if the weather turns real foul during the GOP convention and they all get stranded with no water or food, do ya think Obama will send "Brownie" to save em? Lol

Permalink Reply by truth on August 24, 2012 at 10:41am

Westward-moving Isaac a little stronger

Tropical Storm Isaac has strengthened a bit, according to reports from a hurricane hunter aircraft. Computer models show the storm bypassing the Tampa Bay area, but we remain in the cone of uncertainty.
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Permalink Reply by karen arsenault on August 24, 2012 at 11:10am

I live in central FL. and herd its track has moved a little back to the Fl west coast its still the cone of uncertainty where this storm is heading I remember Charlie and they siad it was going to hit Tampa but it didn't we got nieled here in central Fl. now they are saying its wobbleing.

Permalink Reply by karen arsenault on August 24, 2012 at 5:10pm

listen up new track for Isaac as of 5 pm he is moved more to the North side of cuba and will hit Fl. much concern for central Fl. as we will be to the right side of the storm.

Permalink Reply by truth on August 25, 2012 at 10:14pm

Telegraph.co.uk

Tropical storm Isaac heads for Florida

Boston.com‎ - 25 minutes ago

Tropical storm Isaac remains somewhat disorganized this evening as it slowly marches towards the Florida keys. As has been the case much of ...