Sept. 19, 2003 — The NOAA National Hurricane Center in Miami, Fla., reports that at 11 a.m. EDT the center of Tropical Depression Isabel was located near latitude 42.0 north, longitude 80.7 west or about 50 miles northeast of Cleveland, Ohio. Isabel is moving toward the north near 30 mph, and an increase in forward speed is expected over the next 24 hours. (Click NOAA satellite image for larger view of Tropical Depression Isabel taken on Sept. 19, 2003, at 12:45 p.m. EDT. Please credit “NOAA.”)

Maximum sustained winds are near 35 mph with higher gusts. Isabel is losing its tropical characteristics and could restrengthen over Canada as an extratropical storm over the next day or so. A few wind gusts to tropical storm force are still occurring in association with Isabel.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 997 mb, 29.44 inches. (Click NOAA tracking map of Tropical Depression Isabel for larger view.)

Storm surge flooding of 4 to 7 feet above normal tide levels is still occurring in the mid to upper Chesapeake Bay and the tidal portions of adjacent rivers. Storm surge flooding will begin to subside late Friday afternoon.

At 11 a.m. EDT, all tropical storm warnings have been discontinued. However, storm surge flooding is still occurring in many areas. Please consult statements issued by your local NOAA National Weather Service forecast office for information concerning hazardous conditions in your area.

This is the last public advisory issued by the NOAA National Hurricane Center on this system.

For storm information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by NOAA National Weather Service local forecast offices.

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