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Isaias remnants expected to bring rain, gusty winds and rough waters to Eastern Shore
Shore Daily News • • nation
Key Points:
- Accomack and Northampton counties are expected to experience rain, gusty winds, and hazardous boating conditions this weekend due to the remnants of Hurricane Isaias interacting with a frontal system.
- The National Weather Service has issued a Slight Risk for severe weather on Sunday, including the possibility of damaging winds and a few tornadoes, with rain spreading Saturday night and continuing into Sunday.
- Rainfall totals are projected at 1 to 1.5 inches along the coast, with a low overall risk of freshwater flooding, though localized flooding may occur in poorly drained areas Sunday morning.
- Coastal wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are forecast, along with rough waters on the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic coastal waters, prompting Gale Warnings for parts of the bay and Atlantic coast on Sunday.
- Winds are expected to ease Sunday evening, but rough seas may continue into Monday; residents are advised to monitor weather updates and any severe-weather alerts.
