Why El Niño Couldn't Stop Hurricane Isaias (Explained)

Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida despite the presence of a strong El Niño pattern, which was expected to suppress Atlantic storm formation. According to NOAA's National Hurricane Center, Isaias was forecast to move near or along Florida's east coast, bringing with it dangerous winds, storm surge, heavy rain, and flash-flood risk. The storm formed unusually late in the season, with some areas expected to receive 2 to 4 inches of rain and isolated totals up to 6 inches. Watch to learn more about how Isaias defied the odds and became the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2020 season.