Isaias has weakened substantially after making landfall near Destin, FL, around 9:30 p.m. Friday. Since then, heavy rain from that storm and a cold front are approaching ENC today. We are watching a flood threat, with persistent rain into the afternoon and possible spin-up tornadoes this afternoon. Because of this threat, the First Alert Weather Team has designated Today as a First Alert Weather Day.
A Tornado Watch is in place for areas highlighted in yellow through 5 PM this evening. If a warning is issued, take shelter immediately.
The heavy rain will flow in from the south-southwest as the cold front attached to the central low of Isaias moves eastward. Thunderstorms will be embedded in the incoming bands.
Once the cold front moves offshore in the afternoon, rain will turn isolated and sparse. Rainfall totals will range between 1.5-3″ for most, while the immediate coast will see 3-5″…