Bill Race

Senior Meteorologist at WTVC-TV in Chattanooga, TN Originally from Webster Groves, MO. Any opinion on this account is mine and mine alone.

[Bill Race @StormTrack9Bill]

The temperature at Lovell Field in Chattanooga has exceeded the record high of 88 degrees. Set in 1954. Record highs possible Wednesday and Thursday as well.

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A 6.30 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Hacha, Provincia de Veraguas, Panama at 10/12/26, 7:20 PM! https://t.co/IOKorqaHv9

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Live updates: Georgia takes over as No. 1 in AP Top 25, Oregon and Florida tumble out
https://t.co/YomlcAsniQ

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A 6.20 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Kamaleai, Western Province, Solomon Islands at 10/11/26, 10:07 AM! https://t.co/HU9QF30c7w

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Streaky showers still with us.

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Rain spreading North on Friday Evening.

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Landfall... Thanks to @NHC_Atlantic

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

830 PM CDT Friday Oct 9 Update: Isaias makes landfall near Destin, Florida with maximum winds near 105 mph. Follow the latest on #Isaias at https://t.co/GrztW6nozt

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Thanks @StormTrack9Dave

[David Glenn WTVC @StormTrack9Dave]

Friday Evening Tropics & Weekend Weather Update (10/9/26) https://t.co/xCQ9xH0sZI

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Thanks to @FLSERT

[FL Division of Emergency Management @FLSERT]

🚨 10/9, 7:30PM: The eyewall of Hurricane #Isaias is moving onshore now in the western Panhandle, bringing with it major hurricane force winds of 115 mph.

Treat these imminent extreme winds as if they were a tornado! ⚠️

Residents are urged to take cover NOW:
▪️ Shelter in a reinforced interior room
▪️Avoid all windows
▪️Stay inside until officials say conditions are safe

🔊 Keep your phone on, enable emergency alerts & act immediately if a warning is issued!

[Bill Race @StormTrack9Bill]

Thanks @StormTrack9Dave

[David Glenn WTVC @StormTrack9Dave]

(Posted 10/9/26)

Remnants of Isaias will bring wind and rain to the Tennessee Valley

A landfall of Hurricane Isaias tonight in the Pensacola-Navarre-Destin area. Isaias could weaken to a tropical storm farther inland by Saturday Morning.

The remnants of Isaias will bring the Tennessee Valley windy and wet weather for Saturday and Saturday Night then tapering on Sunday Morning.

Wind: Local wind speeds should begin picking up overnight Friday Night and into Saturday Morning as the wind field of Isaias expands after landfall. Strongest wind locally during the day Saturday and continue through Saturday Night. Average speeds in the 15-25mph range with gusts at times in the 30-40mph range. Local mountains could have gusts at times 50-60mph. So, power outages are a concern. Strongest gusts timing from Saturday Morning through Saturday Night, the gradually lower speeds through the day Sunday.

Rainfall: Local amounts will vary due to pockets of heavier downpours within the bands of rain. 1"-3" average with some isolated higher totals. It has been dry lately but amounts like this could still lead to areas of flooding. "Training" or repeated rounds of heavy rain could lead to isolated higher totals.

Severe Storms/Tornadoes: Will we be monitoring this through the day Saturday. Overall instability needed for severe storms is low for now, but that could change during the inland movement. The Storm Prediction Center has locations around the Atlanta metro and south under a marginal, level 1 out of 5 risk for severe weather. That is where the higher risk for tornadoes could occur.

As with any tropical system the strength, timing and inland track could still change. #CHAwx #Chattanooga

[Bill Race @StormTrack9Bill]

Thanks @StormTrack9Dave

[David Glenn WTVC @StormTrack9Dave]

Friday Evening Tropics & Weekend Weather Update (10/9/26) #CHAwx #Chattanooga

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Thanks to @NHC_Atlantic

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

Hurricane #Isaias Advisory 13A (7 PM CDT, Fri Oct 9): Isaias Nearing Landfall in the Western Florida Panhandle. Hurricane Conditions with Extreme Wind Gusts Spreading Across the Warning Area. https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV

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Thanks to @NWS

[National Weather Service @NWS]

10/09/2026 1p CT update: Hurricane #Isaias is beginning to bring tropical storm conditions to the northern Gulf Coast.

Isaias is a category 3 hurricane with max sustained winds near 120 mph. Fluctuations in intensity are possible through this afternoon, but Isaias is expected to be at or near major hurricane strength when it makes landfall within the warning area this evening.

Preparations against life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds should be rushed to completion in the next couple hours.

[Bill Race @StormTrack9Bill]

A 6.02 magnitude earthquake has occurred near Tonosí, Los Santos Province, Panama at 10/9/26, 2:37 PM! https://t.co/rsQdON05P8

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A legend for sure.

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

NFL legend Mike Ditka, who revolutionized the tight end position before becoming the head coach of the world champion 1985 Bears and a towering figure in the city of Chicago, has passed away, his family announced. He was 86.

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Thanks to @NHC_Atlantic

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

10 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 (Advisory 12) Key Messages for Hurricane #Isaias. Latest info: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV

10 AM CDT viernes 9 de octubre (Aviso 12) Mensajes clave sobre el huracán #Isaias. Más información: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV

[Bill Race @StormTrack9Bill]

Thanks to @NHC_Atlantic

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

4 AM CDT Fri Oct 9 (Advisory 11) Key Messages for Hurricane #Isaias. Latest info: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV

4 AM CDT viernes 9 de octubre (Aviso 11) Mensajes clave sobre el huracán #Isaias. Más información: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV

[Bill Race @StormTrack9Bill]

Thanks to @NWSMorristown

[NWS Morristown @NWSMorristown]

Heavy Rainfall Possible This Weekend across southeast Tennessee.

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Thanks to @NWSAtlanta

[NWS Atlanta @NWSAtlanta]

🌀 Thu. PM Update: We're expecting that Hurricane #Isaias will bring long-duration strong winds beginning as early as around midnight Fri. likely lasting through early Sun. morning. Downed trees due to the strong winds and wet soils, as well as power outages are concerns. #gawx

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Thanks to @NHC_Atlantic

[National Hurricane Center @NHC_Atlantic]

4 PM CDT Thu Oct 8 (Advisory 9) Key Messages for Hurricane #Isaias. Latest info: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV

4 PM CDT jueves 8 de octubre (Aviso 9) Mensajes clave sobre el huracán #Isaias. Más información: https://t.co/GrztW6mQJV