Isaias, Gulf Coast and Hurricane
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Live maps continue to track the storm's progress as it pushes towards the U.S.
Data from balloons sent up by the National Weather Service is a big part of how meteorologists can see rain and storms coming well in advance.
Hurricane Isaias intensified overnight and is now forecast to grow into a major Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds today before making landfall tonight on the Florida panhandle, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Isaias is expected to be a dangerous hurricane as it makes landfall. See latest spaghetti models as Hurricane Isaias approaches. Landfall is expected to be tonight or early Saturday and could be near Pensacola.
Hurricane Rachel's remnants could bring up to 2 inches of rain, mountain snow and coastal flooding to Southern California through early next week.
There is often a relationship between the weather here in Michigan and the weather along the Gulf coast during a hurricane. It's not the relationship you might think.
All eyes are on the Gulf as Hurricane Isaias heads toward the northern Gulf Coast. North Florida residents under watches or warnings are encouraged to finalize preparations by late Thursday. Landfall is expected late Friday or early Saturday.