ISAIAS-TO-BE LIKELY TO BE IN BAHAMAS THIS WEEKEND… The first projected path for newly designated Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 shows the system likely reaching The Bahamas by this weekend with Florida impacts being possible by Sunday. The official forecast from the National Hurricane Center has the system maintaining tropical storm intensity through this weekend, which is in line with all major global models. The exact forecast track will determine a lot over the next few days as there still is a chance Hispaniola or other land interactions could rip the system apart.
GULF IMPACTS LESS LIKELY… While no one can completely rule out Gulf of Mexico impacts, there is a high chance (based on consistent, ongoing data) that this system will be an East Coast issue. We’ll keep watching trends over the next few days and bring you the latest in the RedZone Weather app.