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October 2, 2006 -- Isaac becoming extratropical after passing near southeastern Newfoundland
Environment Canada is discontinuing the tropical storm warning for the Avalon Peninsula of southeastern Newfoundland. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office. Satellite images and surface observations indicate that Isaac is losing tropical characteristics as it heads for the far north Atlantic.
At 500 PM AST the center of Isaac was located near latitude 47.1 north - longitude 52.2 west or about 50 miles northeast of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the northeast near 40 mph.  A turn to the east-northeast is forecast during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 260 miles  from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (992 mb) 29.29 inches.
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on Isaac.
For previous advisories please see our Isaac Diary

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Texas: Highway Conditions Information: 1-800-452-9292
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Local Governments and Sheriff's Offices
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Evacuation
FEMA tele-registration – 800.621.3362  (For Individuals)
www.fema.gov
Red Cross call center  - (Clothing, Food & Shelter & Contractors)2-1-1 or 888.317.4567
(in Texas only) or  800 HelpNow or 800 Get-Info (nationwide)
Salvation Army – 800 SAL-ARMY (800.725.2769)
FIND LOVED ONES
 American Red Cross         877.568.3317
www.familylinks.icrc.org or www.redcross.org
Find Family National Call Center           866.326.9393
Lost Children:      Children’s Assessment Center  713.986.3300

Google has a name based search engine that accesses databases of evacuees.
MCI's Registration service of evacuees.
Evacuees register themselves by calling  1-877-HELP-KAT (1-877-435-7528) Locate someone who is missing by calling 1-866-601-FIND (1-866-601-3463).
Scipionus.com - Information Locator Map -- Click on the map to find information posting related to a specific area
Search and Rescue, U.S. Coast Guard Requests for rescues of missing or stranded persons will be entered into the system, viewed by command center and prioritized as received.
National Next of Kin Registry
Salvation Army's Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) ActivatedSend an online request to locate missing family and friends. If you can't connect to the site immediately, please try again.
Red Cross Alert for Persons with Emergency Medical ConditionsThe Red Cross is only accepting phone calls to search for missing persons in these emergency circumstances: insulin dependant diabetics, oxygen dependant, dialysis patient, blind, recent heart attack or stroke victims, mobility challenged, broken leg, foot or ankle, or paralyzed.
National Next Of Kin Registry International Emergency Contact System
Missing Persons Board
Wal-Mart's Hurricane Katrina Message Board


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Federal
Whitehouse -- Katrina In Focus
National Hurricane Center
FEMA
FEMA - Press
FEMA Emergency Managers Reports
FEMA - Photo Library
National Park Service  - Morning Report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Hurricane Katrina Response; Environmental Protection Agency
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HHS - Disasters and Emergencies: Hurricane Katrina
SAMHSA's Disaster Mental Health Resource Kit  1-800-789-2647 for bilingual information services (1-866-889-2647: TDD) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
National Incident Management Situation Report by NICC -- PFD
Dept. of Transportation -- Highway Information For Areas Affected By Hurricane Katrina - US ...
US Army Corps of Engineers - Katrina Response
US Coast Guard - Storm Watch
Navy Environmental Health Center --Medical Force Protection for Hurricane Katrina Relief  Situation Reports
Hurricane Katrina's Impact on U.S. Energy
Office of Energy Assurance: Hurricane Katrina Situation Reports
Advisory Situation Reports from The HSUS Disaster Center
Disaster Contractors Network Situation Reports
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International
Assessing progress towards disaster risk reduction within the context of the Hyogo Framework
Reliefweb International
The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Agency
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Recovering From and Coping With Flood Damaged Property after Returning Home
The Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals

Preparedness
A FEMA Guide to Hurricane Preparedness
US Fire Administration -- Hurricane and Tornado Fire Safety Factsheet HSUS and FEMA --
FEMA Agaist the Wind: Protecting Your Home from Hurricane and Wind Damage -- PDF
FEMA After a Flood: The First Steps
Standard Family Disaster Plan. 
Why Talk About Hurricanes?
Community Hurricane Preparedness. 
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Animals
Animals and Emergencies
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Tracking
Hurricane Tracking Chart 
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Map Hurricane Risk in United States 
The Hurricane FAQ
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Mitigation
Hurricane Damage to Residential Structures: Risk and Mitigation
Designing for wind speed map 
The Saffir-Simpson Scale  Insurance Q and A 
Education Hurricanes - CotF
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nowCOAST: GIS Mapping Portal to Real-Time Environmental Observations and NOAA Forecasts
National Flood Insurance Program
National Weather Service Precipitation Analysis
National Weather Service (NWS) River Forecast Centers
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Satellites and Radar
NOAA GOES Satellite Imagery for Tropical Sectors
NOAA Multi-Dimensional Imagery from Polar Orbiting and Geostationary Satellites
Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Monterey Marine Meteorology Division Tropical Cyclone Information
NASA MODIS Rapid Response System
NWS National Doppler Radar Sites  
NASA - Latest Hurricane News
NASA - Multimedia Features
NASA - Hurricane Resource Reel
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Track Analysis/Best Track
National Hurricane Center/Tropical Predictions Center Archive of Past Hurricane Seasons
Historical Hurricane Tracks
Continental US Landfall of Hurricanes 1950 - 2004
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Shoreline Change
United States Geological Survey (USGS) Coastal and Marine Geology Program Internet Map Server
USGS Hurricane and Extreme Storm Impact Studies
USGS Mapping Coastal Change Hazards
NOAA Coastal Services Center Topographic Data
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Environmental Affects
NOAA Office of Response and Restoration
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Health Affects
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reports
For the CDC index on hurricane information (including fact sheets in English and other languages), please see: 
CDC"s Hurricane Index
For CDC information specific to healthcare professionals
Hurricane-Related Documents and Resources Recently Released or Updated
Drive Safely
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pdf/flyer-drive-safely.pdf
Returning Home After a Hurricane: Be Healthy and Safe
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/returnhome.asp
Cleaning and Sanitizing With Bleach after an Emergency
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/bleach.asp
Varicella Info from NIP
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/diseases/varicella/
Addition of Safe Water Tips to Announcer Read PSAs
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/psa_announcerreads.asp#rita
Disposal of Contaminated Medical Devices – FDA site
http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/emergency/disposal.html
Contact Information for Questions about Clinical Investigations Affected by Hurricane Katrina – FDA site
http://www.fda.gov/cder/emergency/clin_invest.htm  
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Katrina --- Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, August--September 2005 – MMWR Article
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm54e930a1.htm
 
The following documents have been recently UPDATED:
Effects of Hurricane Katrina on Children's Blood Lead Levels
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/katrina/leadkatrina.asp

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Damage Assessment and Post-Storm Impact Data

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Other sites

The Hurricane Watch Net
HurricaneTrack.com
Caribbean Hurricane Network
Hurricane Strike! Hurricane Science & Safety For Students
DURING A HURRICANE WATCH
(A Hurricane Watch is issued when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.)
1. Listen to a battery-operated radio or television for hurricane progress reports.
2. Check emergency supply kit.
3. Fuel car.
4. Bring in outdoor objects such as lawn furniture, toys, and garden tools and anchor objects that cannot be brought inside.
5. Secure buildings by closing and boarding up windows. Remove outside antennas.
6. Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Open only when absolutely necessary and close quickly.
7. Store drinking water in clean bathtubs, jugs, bottles, and cooking utensils.
8. Store valuables and personal papers in a waterproof container on the highest level of your home. 9. Review evacuation plan.
10. Moor boat securely or move it to a designated safe place. Use rope or chain to secure boat to trailer. Use tiedowns to anchor trailer to the ground or house.
Source: floridadisaster.org/      Florida's Division of Emergency Management
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Year 2006 Hurricane Isaac Diary
October 2, 2006 -- Isaac approaching southeastern Newfoundland
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland.
Environment Canada has discontinued the tropical storm watch for the Burin Peninsula and the Bonavista Peninsula. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 200 PM AST the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 45.0 north...longitude 53.5 west or about 120 miles south of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north-northeast near 40 mph and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. On this track the center will pass near southeastern Newfoundland later this afternoon. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. A Canadian buoy reported sustained winds of 51 mph  with a peak wind gust to 65 mph as the center passed nearby. Isaac is losing tropical characteristics and is expected to become an extratropical cyclone later today. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles  mainly to the east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (992 mb) 29.29 inches. Coastal storm surge flooding of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be expected near and to the east of where the center makes landfall. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible over southeastern Newfoundland today.
October 2, 2006 -- Isaac weakens, still heading for southeastern Newfoundland
A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland. A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Burin Peninsula and Bonavista Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 AM AST the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 44.3 north - longitude 55.0 west or about 190 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north-northeast near 41 mph and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. On this track the center will pass near or over southeastern Newfoundland later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph with higher gusts. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Isaac is losing tropical characteristics and is expected to become an extratropical low later today. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles  mainly to the east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (994 mb) 29.35 inches. Coastal storm surge flooding of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide levels...along with large and dangerous battering waves can be expected near and to the east of where the center makes landfall. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible over southeastern Newfoundland today.  
October 2, 2006 -- Isaac continues racing toward Newfoundland
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Avalon Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland, which includes the cities of St. Johns and Cape Race. A tropical storm watch is in effect for the Burin Peninsula and Bonavista Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 800 AM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 42.0 north - longitude 56.7 west or about 370 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north-northeast near 35 mph and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. On this track the center will pass near or over southeastern Newfoundland later today. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Slow weakening is expected today. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (989 mb) 29.21 inches. Coastal storm surge flooding of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide levels, along with large and dangerous battering waves, can be expected near and to the east of where the center makes landfall. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible over southeastern Newfoundland today.
October 2, 2206  -- Hurricane Isaac racing toward Newfoundland
Tropical storm warning issued for southeastern Newfoundland
At 500 AM AST the Canadian Meteorological Service has issued a tropical storm warning for the Avalon Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland, which includes the cities of St. Johns and Cape Race.
At 500 AM AST a tropical storm watch has been issued for the Burin Peninsula and Bonavista Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 AM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 40.5 north - longitude 58.2 west or about 500 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north-northeast near 30 mph and this motion is expected to increase in speed during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Only slight weakening is expected before Isaac passes over or near southeastern Newfoundland later today. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 290 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (989 mb) 29.21 inches. Coastal storm surge flooding of 2-3 feet above normal tide levels...along with large and dangerous battering waves...can be expected near and to the east of where the center makes landfall. Rainfall totals of 2 to 3 inches will be possible over southeastern Newfoundland today.
October 2, 2006  -- Isaac accelerating toward Newfoundland
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes Cape Race and the city of St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 200 AM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 39.3 north - longitude 58.8 west or about 580 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north-northeast near 30 mph and a turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. On this track...the center of Isaac is expected to move over or near Newfoundland Canada late today. However, winds of tropical storm force could begin within the watch area well in advance of the center. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles mainly north and east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (989 mb) 29.21 inches.
October 1, 2006 -- Isaac weakens slightly as it accelerates toward Newfoundland
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes cape race and the city of St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 PM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 38.6 north - longitude 58.8 west or about 630 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north-northeast near 26 mph and a turn toward the northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. On this track the center of Isaac is expected to move over or near Newfoundland Canada late tomorrow. However, winds of tropical storm force could begin within the watch area well in advance of the center. Maximum sustained winds are near 75 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Gradual weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 175 miles mainly north and east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (989 mb) 29.21 inches.
October 1, 2006 --  Isaac accelerating toward the north-northeast
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes the cities of Cape Race and St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 800 PM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 37.3 north - longitude 59.6 west or about 715 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north-northeast near 23 mph an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph,  higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Only slight weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Isaac is expected to become extratropical as it nears Newfoundland. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 145 miles mainly to the east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (985 mb) 29.09 inches.
October 1, 2006 -- Isaac moving toward Newfoundland
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes the cities of Cape Race and St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 PM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 36.3 north - longitude 60.0 west or about 800 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north near 21 mph. A turn toward the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Only slight weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Isaac is expected to become extratropical as it nears Newfoundland. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 145 miles, mainly to the east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (985 mb) 29.09 inches.
October 1, 2006 -- Isaac moving northward toward the Canadian Maritimes
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes the cities of Cape Race and St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 200 PM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 35.1 north - longitude 60.4 west or about 310 miles northeast of Bermuda and about 885 miles south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north near 17 mph. A turn toward the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles mainly to the east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (985 mb) 29.09 inches.
October 1, 2006 -- Isaac turns to the north
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes the cities of Cape Race and St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 AM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 34.4 north - longitude 60.3 west or about 295 miles east-northeast of Bermuda and about 930 miles  south-southwest of Cape Race Newfoundland. Isaac is moving toward the north near 13 mph. A turn toward the north-northeast with an increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some weakening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center  and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 150 miles...240 km...mainly to the east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (985 mb) 29.09 inches.
October 1, 2006 -- Isaac continues north-northwestward
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes the cities of Cape Race and St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area...including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 800 AM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 33.6 north - longitude 60.2 west or about 275 miles east-northeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph. A turn to the north with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some weakening is expected during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (985 mb) 29.09 inches.
October 1, 2006 -- Isaac strengthens slightly well east of Bermuda
Tropical storm watch issued for southeastern Newfoundland
At 340 AM AST the Canadian Meteorological Service issued a tropical storm watch for the entire Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, which includes the cities of Cape Race and St. Johns. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 AM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 33.1 north - longitude 60.1 west or about 280 miles east-northeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the north-northwest near 9 mph. A turn to the north with a gradual increase in forward speed is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 85 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Little change in strength is expected during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (985 mb) 29.09 inches.
September 30, 2006 - Isaac turning a little more toward the north
Interests in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Canada should closely monitor the progress of Isaac. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings...please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 PM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 32.5 north - longitude 59.9 west or about 285 miles east of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the north-northwest near 10 mph and a gradual turn toward the north is expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 15 miles...30 km...from the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles. Estimated minimum central pressure is (989 mb) 29.21 inches.
September 30, 2006 -- Isaac strengthens but is no immediate threat to land
Interests in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Canada should monitor the progress of Isaac. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 PM AST the center of Hurricane Isaac was located near latitude 31.6 north - longitude 59.5 west or about 315 miles east of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the northwest near 10 mph and a turn toward the north-northwest is expected later tonight or early Sunday. Maximum sustained winds are near 80 mph with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some increase in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles from the center, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 125 miles. The estimated minimum central pressure is (989 mb) 29.21 inches.
September 30,2006 -- Isaac becomes the fifth hurricane of the 2006 season
Interests in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland Canada should monitor the progress of Isaac. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 1100 AM AST the eye of Hurricane Isaac was located by satellite imagery near latitude 30.9 north - longitude 58.7 west or about 370 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph and this general motion is forecast to continue with a gradual turn toward the north-northwest expected by Sunday. On the forecast track  Isaac should pass well to the east of Bermuda. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 75 mph (120 km/hr) with higher gusts. Isaac is a category one hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale. Some further strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 40 miles  the center...and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 125 miles. The estimated minimum central pressure is (992 mb) 29.29 inches.
Isaac moving west-northwestward as a strong tropical storm
September 30, 2006 -- Interests in Bermuda, the Canadian Maritime provinces, and Newfoundland should monitor the progress of Isaac. For storm information specific to your area, including possible inland watches and warnings, please monitor products issued by your local weather office.
At 500 AM AST the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 30.3 north - longitude 58.0 west or about 425 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph. A turn toward the northwest and an increase in forward speed are expected during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph, with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours, and Isaac could become a hurricane later today. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles  from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (995 mb) 29.38 inches.
September 29, 2006 -- Isaac, nearing hurricane strength, is expected to pass well east of Bermuda
At 1100 PM AST the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 30.1 north - longitude 57.4 west or about 465 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph and this motion is expected to continue on Saturday with a gradual turn to the northwest. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph, with higher gusts. Isaac could become a hurricane on Saturday. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles  from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (995 mb) 29.38 inches. .
September 29,2006 -- Isaac intensifying over the central Atlantic Ocean
At 500 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located by satellite imagery near latitude 29.7 north- longitude 56.8 west or about 505 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph  and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours with a gradual increase in forward speed. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph, with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours and Isaac could become a hurricane over the weekend. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles  from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is (1000 mb) 29.53 inches
September 29, 2006 -- Isaac a little better organized
At 1100 AM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located by satellite imagery near latitude 29.4 north - longitude 56.2 west or about 550 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the west-northwest near 6 mph and this general motion with some increase in forward speed is expected over the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts. Some increase in strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles  from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is (1006 mb) 29.71 inches.  
September 29, 2006 -- Isaac somewhat farther to the west with little change in strength
At 500 AM AST the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 29.2 north - longitude 55.6 west or about 585 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving erratically toward the northwest near 5 mph. This general motion is expected to continue with some increase in forward speed during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles  mainly to the east of the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1006 mb) 29.71 inches.
September 28, 2006-- Isaac moving slowly northwestward over the central Atlantic
At 1100 PM EDT  the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 29.2 north - longitude 55.2 west or about 610 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the northwest near 7 mph this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph, with higher gusts. Some slight strengthening is possible during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 140 miles  mainly to the east from the center. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1006 mb) 29.71 inches
September 28,2006 -- Isaac moving over open waters of the central Atlantic
At 500 PM EDT the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 28.9 north - longitude 54.9 west or about 635 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the north-northwest near 8 mph and a turn toward the northwest is expected later tonight or tomorrow. Maximum sustained winds are near 45 mph with higher gusts. Some slow increase is strength is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles  from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is (1006 mb) 29.71 inches.
September 28, 2006 -- Ninth tropical storm of the season develops
No Immediate Threat To Land
At 1100 am edt the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located by satellite imagery near latitude 28.2 north - longitude 54.7 west or about 665 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Isaac is moving toward the northwest near 8 mph and this general motion is expected to continue for the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours. Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 115 miles  from the center. The estimated minimum central pressure is (1008 mb) 29.77 inches.
September 28, 2006 -- Depression just short of being a tropical storm
At 500 AM AST the center of Tropical Depression Nine was located near latitude 27.8 north - longitude 54.6 west or about 685 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 12 mph. This general motion is expected to continue with some decrease in forward speed during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph, with higher gusts. Slow strengthening is forecast during the next 24 hours... And the depression could become a tropical storm later today. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1011 mb) 29.85 inches.
September 27, 2006 -- Depression close to tropical storm strength
At 1100 PM EDT the center of Tropical Depression Nine was located near latitude 27.2 north - longitude 53.8 west or about 745 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 13 mph and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph...55 km/hr...with higher gusts. Some strengthening is forecast...and the depression could become a tropical storm on Thursday. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1012 mb) 29.88 inches.
September 27, 2006-- New tropical depression forms, no threat to land
Satellite images indicate that the Ninth Tropical Depression of the 2006 hurricane season has formed over the central Atlantic.
At 500 PM EDT the center of Tropical Depression Nine was located near latitude 26.5 north - longitude 53.1 west or about 810 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. The depression is moving toward the northwest near 14 mph and this general motion is expected to continue during the next 24 hours. Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Some slow strengthening is forecast...and the depression could become a tropical storm during the next 24 hours. Estimated minimum central pressure is (1012 mb) 29.88 inches.

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    Tropical Storm Isaac Advisory Number 41
    National Weather Service Miami FL
    11 AM AST Sun Oct. 01 2000

    ...Isaac Becoming Extratropical... This Is The Last Advisory....

    At 11 AM AST...1500z...the center of Tropical Storm Isaac was located near latitude 42.6 north...longitude 42.0 west or about 770 miles...1240 km...west-northwest of the westernmost Azores.

    Isaac is moving toward the east northeast near 25 to 30 mph...40 to 48 km/hr...and this motion is expected to continue today.

    Maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph... 95 km/hr...with higher gusts. Isaac is forecast to become extratropical today.

    Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 260 miles ...415 km from the center.

    Estimated minimum central pressure is 995 mb...29.38 inches.

    This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on this system. Additional information will be contained in the high seas forecast issued by the Marine Prediction Center.

    Forecaster Avila

    No strike probabilities are associated with this advisory.

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    Saturday September 23 The Disaster Center made the prediction that Isaac would become a major hurricane and strike land on the east coast.


    We were only half right, it now seems. The question at issue was whether two forecast highs would develop before Isaac got pulled into a eastward moving trough of air.

    For a few days there was some possibility that they might develop before the storm passed to the east of 60 degrees west and to the south of 25 degrees north.

    If Isaac now continues it's present forecast motion it will miss that mark by about 6 degrees.

    What now appears will happen is that Isaac will become lodged between these two highs and spend the rest of it's days spinning out in the North Atlantic, somewhat like Albert did earlier this season.

    Every day we at the Disaster Center deal with probability forecasts.

    It's in the nature of such forecasts that the closer they are made to the event, the greater the accuracy.

    To go on the record, far in advance of a potential event and explain what how and why you think it will transpire takes guts.

    WxRisk did this for us. And I for one am grateful.

    Behind Isaac comes Joyce. Joyce is currently forecast to move straight west for the next few days.

    Joyce has been moving to the west behind Isaac, but a little to the south of Isaac. That little difference probably means that Joyce will not get caught up in the trough that is going to carry Isaac to the north.

    So while Isaac moves off the focus of our concern, Joyce is stepping up to fill that role.

    The name Isaac was first used in 1988

    In 1988 Tropical Storm Isaac was active from the 28th of September - 1st of October .  The Storms maximum winds: 40 Knots with a minimum pressure of: 1005.   Isaac  formed in the Atlantic and died out before hitting the Antilles.