Tropical Storm Isaias anticipated to upgrade to hurricane

Several areas on the southeast coast of Florida were put on a tropical storm watch as Isaias is now anticipated to reach hurricane force winds.

The storm system shifted eastward in the Thursday evening update from the National Hurricane Center, with sustained winds expected to reach over 74 mph by Saturday morning, at which point it is expected to gain Category 1 hurricane strength. Heavy rains will potentially hit the northwest Bahamas and lead to flash and urban flooding in southeast Florida.