After having made landfall in the eastern Carolinas, Isaias will accelerate but remain just inland near the Atlantic Seaboard, reaching New England late Tuesday. Storm-total rainfall along the path of Isaias should reach 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts, leading to flash flooding. Tropical storm-force winds (39 mph or greater) should affect a broad area along and east of the center of Isaias, possibly leading to downed trees and powerlines. Finally, a 2- to 5-foot storm surge could affect the coastal Carolinas, while a 1- to 3-foot surge can be expected north of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

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