TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida reported 7,650 new coronavirus cases and 120 more residents deaths associated with COVID-19 on Thursday. The new deaths announced Thursday include nine in Miami-Dade County and 10 in Palm Beach County. (Florida Department of Health)County-by-countyIn the past day, Miami-Dade Countys confirmed COVID-19 cases increased by 1,728 to 127,677. Rapid testing, with results available in 15 minutes, was added at the state testing sites at Hard Rock Stadium and Marlins Park. Latest totalsThe United States has passed 4.8 million confirmed cases, with over 158,000 deaths from COVID-19, the highest numbers in the world.

The Remnants of Tropical Storm Isaias will die out in Canada today, swept up into a larger northern storm system. Isaias threaded its way between the Palm Beach County coast and Grand Bahama Island a distance of about 70 miles. As Isaias turned north toward North Carolina, the circulation was energized by warm Gulf Stream water and the upper winds that turned conducive for strengthening. (National Hurricane Center)There have already been two tropical storms in the Northeast this year Fay and now Isaias and it is only the beginning of August. Dry air is forecast to dominate the tropics into next week, which should keep the disturbances coming off of Africa far south and under control.

A healthcare worker performs an antigen test, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at a COVID-19 testing site outside Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. State officials say Florida has surpassed 500,000 coronavirus cases. Antigen testing reveals whether a person is currently infected with COVID-19. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Florida surpassed 500,000 coronavirus cases Wednesday as testing ramped up following a temporary shutdown of some sites because of Tropical Storm Isaias, state officials said. A long line of cars waited outside Hark Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Wednesday morning for a coronavirus testing site to reopen after being closed because of the storm. The Hard Rock site, which is now offering antigen testing, briefly shut down Wednesday because of lightning in the area.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Tropical Storm Isaias brought dangerous winds and heavy rain over eastern Virginia early Tuesday after making landfall as a hurricane near Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. A tropical storm warning extended all the way up to Maine, where flash flooding was possible in some areas on Wednesday. Isaias (pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs) was upgraded again from a tropical storm to a Category 1 hurricane Monday evening. Early Tuesday the storm, downgraded again, was centered about 25 miles (40 kilometers) northwest of Greenville, North Carolina. Whether its labeled a tropical storm or a hurricane, you should take this storm seriously, and make sure your family is ready, Cooper said.

In South Florida, we are left with a tropical air mass, meaning super humidity and extra-heavy thunderstorms will continue in the forecast. The storm will stay quite strong as it tracks over land from Virginia and to New England. Multiple tornado warnings have already been issued in the Mid-Atlantic states this morning, with more to come as the storm moves north. In New York City, winds will be treacherous on the avenues running north-south when the storm goes by in the afternoon. Storm surge is not a huge concern in the Northeast because the storm is moving so fast.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Tropical Storm Isaias is offshore from Georgia and is expected to become a Category 1 hurricane again before it makes landfall near the Carolina coastline on Monday night. A hurricane warning has been issued for a portion of the coast of South and North Carolina. At 11 a.m. Monday, Tropical Storm Isaias was located about 90 miles east-southeast of Brunswick, Georgia, and 220 miles south-southwest of Myrtle Beach, S.C. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for South Santee River South Carolina to Surf City North Carolina. FOR MORE COVERAGE: Visit our Local 10 Hurricane Page11 a.m. Monday, Tropical Storm Isaias advisory.

FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH, Fla. It rained off and on all day Sunday along Fort Lauderdale beach, but nothing like Saturday as Tropical Storm Isaias swept through. Lots of people were out on Fort Lauderdale beach enjoying their Sunday. Anna Romeo said they had traveled to South Florida to swim because the water is warmer here than where they live. One hour north in Palm Beach County, Juno Beach was deserted on Sunday morning. Many residents across South Florida told Local 10 they felt lucky that South Florida was spared from major impacts of Tropical Storm Isaias.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning from South Santee River, South Carolina, to Surf City, North Carolina. "We are forecasting it to become a hurricane before it reaches the coast this evening," senior hurricane specialist Daniel Brown said. Authorities were getting ready in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, ordering swimmers out of the water to avoid rough surf and strong rip currents. Were from Michigan, so we get snow and go through it all," Aliyah Owens, who arrived in Myrtle Beach for a summer vacation Sunday, told WTBW-TV. Anything that can move we tie down or bring inside, Philo told The Sun News of Myrtle Beach.

It was a lucky weekend for the Florida east coast as Tropical Storm Isaias brushed by just offshore. Upper-level winds out of the west were enough to tilt the circulation eastward, which kept the strong winds and heavy rain offshore. The storm left behind thick tropical moisture over South Florida, which will cause extra heavy thunderstorms when it develops over the next few days. An unusually deep dip in the jet stream is going to push Isaias over the Carolinas, through the Mid-Atlantic states, and into the Northeast. Elsewhere in the Atlantic, a tropical disturbance northeast of Puerto Rico is forecast to move north and stall.

On the current track, the storm will increasingly impact the Florida coast from the Palm Beaches to the north today. Storm surge occurs when the wind is blowing onshore, so that will be before the center of the storm arrives. A look at the potential for heavy rainfall along the coast caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. Not only will there be coastal impacts, but very heavy rain is expected inland as well. Elsewhere in the Atlantic, a disorganized disturbance northeast of the Caribbean islands is moving north well east of the U.S. East Coast.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Florida’s east coast is no longer under a Hurricane Warning, but as the center of Tropical Storm Isaias moves away from South Florida, we can still expect some rain bands and periods of downpours Sunday. Local 10 meteorologist Brandon Orr discusses the forecast in the video at the top of this page. “It’s going to be a breezy day, but I don’t expect any damaging wind gusts,” Orr said. “Just some heavy downpours at times throughout the rest of this afternoon.”The tropical storm will also leave some moisture behind lingering into this week. For the latest forecast information, head over to our Weather Authority page.

HOLLYWOOD BEACH, Fla. – The weather was still tolerable Saturday in the early evening along Hollywood Beach. It rained heavily around 3:30 p.m. and then a break as the outer band of Tropical Storm Isaias pushed through. People were out on the Hollywood Broadwalk and business owners did not close their doors but remained prepared. “We hope for a little sun before the storm,” Livio Leoni, a Hollywood resident who was out enjoying the beach Saturday, said. The change in weather did not force business owners to close.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. As Tropical Storm Isaias continues to churn to the southeast of southern Florida, residents have shown caution in preparing, but overall have not seemed overly concerned. The storm is expected to come closest to making a landfall off the coast of Palm Beach County and the governor says theres now a voluntary evacuation order in place. "For Zone A, for mobile homes, substandard homes or homes in flood prone areas," said Florida Gov. "It will start it get worse before it gets better," said Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner. You sort of get used to it if youve been down here long enough.In Delray Beach, surfers were out early trying to catch some of the gnarly waves brought to shore from Tropical Storm Isaias.

The Florida coast was spared Sunday as Tropical Storm Isaias skirted the coast, but stayed far enough offshore to not present a threat. We were so lucky in Florida, but unfortunately the mid Atlantic states, especially the Carolinas, dont look like they will be as lucky with Tropical Storm Isaias. Isaias is strengthening slightly as it moves north-northwestward just offshore of the east-central Florida coast. Tropical Storm Isaias track bent over to the left and it was heading in the direction where it could have taken aim at Jupiter. ALSO SEEWATCH LIVE: Hurricane Isaias satelliteWhen is Hurricane Isaias going to reach Florida?

Watch Bryan Norcross’ latest analysis of Hurricane Isaias in the video above. It is 105 miles southeast of West Palm Beach. The storm was producing maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (down from 85 mph earlier in the morning), with higher gusts. ALSO SEEWATCH LIVE: Hurricane Isaias satelliteWhen is Hurricane Isaias going to reach Florida? Boaters prep ‘just in case’ Hurricane Isaias impacts BrowardMiami Beach braces for storm surge

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to bring effects to Florida this weekend, with much of the southeastern coast of the state under hurricane or tropical storm watches or warnings. The graphic above, with information from the National Hurricane Center, charts the forecasted times to be ready for winds 40 mph or higher to begin in your area. Saturday afternoon into Sunday appears to be the key time period for South Florida if Isaias continues on its current track. For more updates and information on Hurricane Isaias and other tropical weather, head over to the Local 10 Hurricane Page. ALSO SEE: Local 10′s Hurricane Survival Guide for 2020

MIAMI With Tropical Storm Isaias approaching South Florida, Miami-Dade County announced Thursday night that public parks and beaches will be closed on Saturday. The closure affects over 270 parks that will be closed by 8 p.m. on Friday. Authorities will consider reopening the public spaces on Sunday. During a news conference, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez said residents need to prepare for the hurricane season. Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross forecastMeteorologist Luke Dorris forecastFlooding in Puerto RicoWATCH LIVE: Tropical Storm Isaias satelliteLISTEN: Bryan Norcross Podcast Latest on the tropics with Dr. Phil KlotzbachFOR MORE COVERAGE: Visit our Local 10 Hurricane Page

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed Floridians on Tropical Storm Isaias and COVID-19 Thursday evening. You can watch a replay below:WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis talks Tropical Storm Isaias and COVID-19 Gov. Ron DeSantis is briefing Floridians on Tropical Storm Isaias and the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday evening.

HIALEAH, Fla. – Around South Florida, as then-Tropical Isaias brewed to our southeast, people continued their everyday shopping on Thursday. “This year it’s even more complicated by the pandemic that’s currently happening,” said Maria Brous, the director of communications for Publix. “We have worked with our chip vendors, our water vendors that also provide soft drinks,” she said. But in terms of hurricane supplies, shelves are stocked. Canals loweredWith Isaias likely bringing significant rainfall to our area, the South Florida Water Management District got to work lowering canals to make sure they can take in as much water as possible.

Local 10 Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross breaks down the latest information on Tropical Storm Isaias, which has put South Florida in a Tropical Storm Watch and could produce hurricane-force winds as it moves up the coast. Watch Bryan’s latest tropical update video above for analysis of the conditions and the National Hurricane Center’s forecast track. There have been several factors that make it tough to predict what Isaias will look like when Isaias emerges from the mountains of the Dominican Republic and heads toward Florida. The Miami-based Hurricane Center said in its latest advisory that South Florida could see heavy rain and flooding this weekend. ALSO SEEWATCH LIVE: Tropical Storm Isaias satelliteTropical Storm Isaias: South Florida under Tropical Storm WatchHow do you pronounce Tropical Storm Isaias?

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – Whether we like it or not, Tropical Storm Isaias has formed and will need to be monitored this week as it possibly heads in the direction of South Florida. As it becomes part of the conversation, we want to make sure you know the proper way of pronouncing Isaias. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the proper pronunciation is ees-ah-EE-ahs. For the latest on Isaias and everything else worth watching in the tropics, head over to the Local 10 Hurricane Page. ALSO SEE: Hurricane names for 2020 — Arthur to Wilfred

The large tropical disturbance weve been watching has finally organized into Tropical Storm Isaias. It is most likely that Isaias will track in the general direction of South Florida. The National Hurricane Center reflects these factors in their forecast, showing a leveling off of Isaiass intensity when it is in the vicinity of South Florida early Saturday. This means, that a track offshore of South Florida, even nearby, would not bring much bad weather onshore. After the storm passes South Florida, it could turn into a threat to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast coast.

MIAMI, Fla. Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez is holding a live conference about Tropical Storm Isaias preps. Also, Miami-Dade testing sites will close due to the threat of severe weather in South Florida this weekend. All of Floridas state-supported coronavirus testing sites will close at 6 p.m. on Thursday. A list of all the state-supported testing sites can be found here. [RELATED: Florida coronavirus testing sites closing down because of tropical storm threat.]

For now, “uncertainty” continues to be the keyword regarding Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine — a system that could be in the vicinity of the Florida Keys and South Florida Saturday, possibly bringing tropical storm conditions. Pinpointing the exact level of impact for the region continues to be a difficult task as the system tries to organize and become a tropical storm. However, hurricane hunters have not yet found a well-defined center of circulation that would upgrade the disturbance to Tropical Storm Isaias. Forecasters still believe it will become a tropical storm sometime Wednesday. WATCH LIVE: Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine radarLISTEN: Bryan Norcross Podcast — Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine with Dr. Phil KlotzbachFOR MORE COVERAGE: Visit our Local 10 Hurricane Page.

And the Caribbean islands with the tallest mountains appear to be in the path between the system and Florida. If it can form a well-developed circulation, it will be named Tropical Storm Isaias. FLORIDA IMPACTSOn the current schedule, Tropical Storm Isaias or its remnants would affect South Florida beginning Saturday and perhaps last into Sunday. The odds at this point favor a weakening storm over or near Florida over the weekend bringing squalls with tropical downpours and gusty winds. For now, be ready to take action tomorrow and Friday in case it suddenly looks like Tropical Storm Isaias will be stronger than is now expected.

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – South Florida remained under a Tropical Storm Watch late Thursday night, as authorities prepared for Tropical Storm Isaias to affect South Florida and the Northwest Bahamas on Saturday. The National Hurricane Center issued that watch for the east coast of Florida from Ocean Reef northward to Sebastian Inlet. On the Hurricane Center’s forecast track, the center of Isaias had moved near the southeastern Bahamas by late Thursday night. Hurricane Specialist Bryan NorcrossWarm waters are strengthening Isaias into a Category 1 Hurricane, but the stronger the storm will get the farther away it will move from Florida. Here is the list of places that are under a hurricane warning in the northwest Bahamas:Andros IslandNew ProvidenceEleutheraAbacos IslandsBerry IslandsGrand Bahamas IslandBiminiHere is the list of places that are under a tropical storm warning:A Tropical Storm Watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within 48 hours.

The giant tropical disturbance in the eastern Atlantic is finally showing signs of organization as its rapidly approaching the Caribbean islands. When a system is spinning as good as this one is, it usually develops into a tropical depression or tropical storm. Satellites are already measuring winds of over 40 mph, so this one will likely jump right to Tropical Storm Isaias if organization continues. The system is going to deal with dry air, the hostile upper winds and the mountains of the Caribbean islands. Dry air is forecast to make its life difficult as it heads to the west, at least for now.