Tropical Storm Warnings Remain Despite Isaac’s Western Shift

The latest projections call for Tropical Storm Isaac to move even further to the west of the Tampa Bay area, but forecasters at the National Weather Service are saying it’s still too early for the region to breathe a sigh of relief.
“It’s a pretty big storm,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Ernie Jillson. “Tropical storm force winds are extending 180 miles to the northeast of the center.”
With this in mind, Jillson said tropical storm warnings remain in effect for the entire Bay area, including Pasco, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota and Pinellas counties. A warning means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the next 36 hours.
Isaac was 80 miles southeast of Key West when the National Hurricane Center released its 11 a.m. advisory. The storm is anticipated to reach hurricane strength later today.

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