How could the potential Tropical Storm Isaias affect South Florida?
Potential Tropical Storm Isaias may bring additional rain and wind to South Florida. The low-pressure system forming off the eastern Mexico coast has a 70% chance of developing into a tropical depression, which could become Tropical Storm Isaias. If it develops, the National Hurricane Center forecasts it could bring additional rain and wind to the Gulf Coast. The system's potential track ranges from the upper Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle, putting the region at risk for increased rainfall.
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- When
- Within weeks
- The story
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How it reaches South Florida
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Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in warm waters off eastern Mexico. The storm was located about 285 miles west of Progreso, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. The National Hurricane Center projects Isaias could strengthen into a hurricane and hit the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
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An area of low pressure formed off the coast of eastern Mexico in the southwestern Gulf. The National Hurricane Center is monitoring this system, which has a 70% chance of tropical development.
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- weather.com Monday
- iheart.com Monday
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The National Hurricane Center forecasts that if the system develops into Tropical Storm Isaias, it could bring additional rain and wind to the Gulf Coast, generally along and to the east of its track. The system's potential track ranges from the upper Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle.
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- weather.com Monday
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The facts so far
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- Low pressure formed off eastern Mexico coast, monitored by NHC.weather.com
- Low-pressure system Isaias has a 70% chance of tropical development.iheart.com
- If it becomes a tropical storm, it would be called Tropical Storm Isaias.weather.com
- Model forecast tracks range from the upper Texas coast to the Florida Panhandle.weather.com
Why it matters
Coastal regions, including South Florida, are highly vulnerable to impacts from tropical systems, which can bring severe rainfall and high winds. The potential for additional rain is particularly relevant for the already soaked Southeast and Gulf Coast.
While the overall 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been quiet, the reports note that impactful storms can still form late in the season, even during strong El Niño years. The system's development and track will determine the severity of any potential impact on the region.
What we don't know yet
- Will the jet stream shift farther north, creating a window for the system to strengthen?
- What is the exact track of the low-pressure system as it progresses?
Is this still moving?
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- Developments
- 6
- Repetition
- 67%
What would change this answer
Who else could feel it
Other paths from the same event.
Reporting
All 9 outlets- weather.comMonday
- iheart.comMonday
- brandonsun.comYesterday
- dailygazette.comYesterday
- cbs12.comTuesday
- kristv.comTuesday
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