Isaias to make landfall tonight
COLUMBUS, Mississippi (WCBI) – Hurricane Isaias is already making impacts along the Gulf Coast. Impacts to NE MS build in later tonight.
FRIDAY NIGHT: (As of 4pm) Hurricane Isaias maintains as a major hurricane, as a Category 3. Sustained winds had picked up to 120MPH but began dropping back to 115MPH. Moving to the North at 17MPH. Landfall is expected this evening, somewhere between Pensacola and Destin.
We have already been experiencing heavy clouds throughout the day. This kept temperatures in the middle 80s this afternoon. Heavy clouds will stick around and rain chances will build in through the overnight hours. Breezy conditions have already begun and will pick up with the approach of the system. Locally winds gusts could be up to 60MPH. Some of our eastern counties are under a TROPICAL STORM WARNING (until further notice). A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in place beginning at 7PM.
SATURDAY: Heavy rain and gusty wind will continue through the morning, eventually lightening some by the afternoon. This is good news for anyone planning on heading to the BAMA/GA game in Tuscaloosa. Temperatures are going to be cooler because of the rain cooled air. Calmer conditions will begin moving in as Isaias moves North, though the wind will stay breezy.
SUNDAY: A breezy day will maintain for the end of the weekend with gusts up to 20MPH. The sun will be back with clouds gradually clearing. Temperatures will be in the middle 80s. Lows will drop into the upper 50s.
NEXT WEEK: A regional High Pressure will move in and help keep the clear conditions for several days. High temperatures will be back in the lower 90s. But plenty of sun.
