Tropical Storm Isaias Intensifies Overnight

Forecasters report deep convective activity and sharp cooling cloud tops near the center of Tropical Storm Isaias.

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2026-10-07
Cloud top temp
Below -85 C
Advisory
Discussion 3

Tropical Storm Isaias is showing signs of sudden convective vigor. Early morning satellite sweeps revealed a bursting pattern across the system, characterized by intense storms packing cloud-top temperatures colder than -85°C near its estimated center.

The National Hurricane Center issued the assessment early Wednesday, drawing on satellite data and an overnight ASCAT-C scatterometer pass to gauge the cyclone's structure.

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