News Isaias weakens to tropical storm; expected to restrengthen as it approaches Florida August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 Doug Stanglin and Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY Comments Off on Isaias weakens to tropical storm; expected to restrengthen as it approaches Florida Strong winds from Isaias are expected to pound Florida's east coast late Saturday. The storm will then move toward the Carolinas.