Most of Georgia was able to avoid the worst of Hurricane Isaias, but don't expect conditions to dry up until at least Sunday.
Flood watches have been issued for several cities including Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, and Macon. This means flash flooding from excessive rainfall is possible. For most, these watches are in effect through Sunday afternoon.
Augusta is preparing for several storms throughout Saturday, as Columbia and Richmond Counties are in a flood watch through Sunday morning.
There are also more general hazardous weather outlooks in effect for some Georgians. These say impacts from Isaias will continue into early Sunday including strong winds, flood-level rains, and possible tornadoes.
The National Hurricane Center said in its 11 a.m.
public advisory rainfall totals of 3-6 inches with localized max amounts of 10 inches are possible from northeast Georgia into the western Carolinas and from the upper coast of South Carolina into eastern North Carolina. Additional rainfall totals of 1-2 inches are possible across the rest of the Southeast into northern Florida.
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Hurricane Isaias death toll
Multiple news reports have said two people died in the destruction of Isaias in Alabama. However, it's too early to determine the exact damages from the storm.
Hurricane Isaias where is it now?
The National Hurricane Center's advisory said the center of Isaias is about 50 miles south of Birmingham and is moving northwest at 10 mph. It's expected to turn southeast tonight into Sunday.
Is Hurricane Isaias over?
The worst of Isaias is over after weakening into a post-tropical cyclone this morning, and it will continue to gradually weaken as it moves across the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys. Isaias remains a dangerous system, bringing heavy rain and winds to even the outer bands.
How do you pronounce Isaias?
The National Hurricane Center says Isaias should be pronounced as ees-ah-EE-ahs.
What is the origin of the name Isaias?
According to The Bump, the origin Isaias is Hebrew and means "salvation of God" or "God is my salvation." It's also an alternative spelling for Isaiah.
Miguel Legoas is a Deep South Connect Team Reporter for USA Today. Find him on Instagram @miguelegoas and email at mlegoas@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Hurricane Isaias continues pouring rain over Georgia. See latest forecast
