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Isaac Gains Strength, Threatens Haiti

Florida keeping wary eye on storm

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 23, 2012 12:49 PM CDT

(Newser) – Tropical Storm Isaac still has the potential to foul up Republicans' convention plans in Florida, but relief agencies are more worried about Haiti at the moment. Isaac is expected to be at hurricane strength when it rolls in tomorrow night—the first major storm to hit since the 2010 earthquake, reports CNN. Especially vulnerable are the more than 400,000 people still living in refugee camps around Port-au-Prince.

The storm should hit Tampa on Monday, though the Tampa Bay Times reports that the latest computer models show it tracking further west of Florida, which would lessen the impact. Forecasters will know more as they watch Isaac's path and strength over the next few days. Puerto Rico is already getting torrential rains, and Isaac will then hit the Dominican Republican and Haiti, before heading toward Cuba and the US, reports the AP.

This NOAA satellite image taken early Thursday shows Tropical Storm Isaac spinning over the eastern Caribbean Sea.
This NOAA satellite image taken early Thursday shows Tropical Storm Isaac spinning over the eastern Caribbean Sea.   (AP PHOTO/WEATHER UNDERGROUND)
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Significant uncertainty remains about the threat Isaac poses to Florida. - National Hurricane Center, Miami

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augie2
Aug 25, 2012 12:43 AM CDT
Wipe Haiti off the face of the earth.
SPHeroid
Aug 23, 2012 7:05 PM CDT
That the RNC chose Tampa in August for their convention should give you an idea about their decision making process... Just plain stupid......
summerfairy
Aug 23, 2012 2:38 PM CDT
Haiti needs a good bath. The shit in the streets is getting rank.
 

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