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Tornadoes Spawned as Isaias Remnants Sweep Inland
11 Oct
Summary
- Isaias remnants spawned tornadoes across Georgia and South Carolina.
- Strongest tornadoes struck Newington, Georgia, and Allendale, South Carolina.
- New storms are expected to form and intensify along the East Coast.
Two days after Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida, its remnants continued to pose dangerous conditions, generating tornadoes as the system moved inland. On Saturday, the storm's remnants caused a significant tornado outbreak across eastern Georgia and southwest South Carolina, with some tornadoes likely reaching EF2 to EF3 strength.
The most powerful tornadoes impacted Newington, Georgia, and nearby Allendale, South Carolina, originating from the same supercell thunderstorm. This storm weakened after its initial impact in Georgia but then intensified again upon crossing back into the state.
As of Sunday, the greatest risk for tornadoes was near the North Carolina-Virginia border, including the Tidewater and Rappahannock regions. Both Raleigh and Richmond faced a slight risk of severe weather. By Monday evening, the remnants of Isaias were expected to be offshore.
