Isaac Fizzles in Caribbean After Becoming an Atlantic Hurricane (RECAP) | The Weather Channel
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Isaac fell apart after facing wind shear and dry air.

Byweather.com meteorologistsSeptember 15, 2018



Isaac was the Atlantic's fifth hurricane of the 2018 season but weakened and then eventually dissipated while moving through the Caribbean.

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Tropical Depression Nine formed on Sept. 7 and then strengthened into Tropical Storm Isaac the next day. Isaac became a Category 1 hurricane on Sept. 9.

As Isaac approached the eastern Caribbean it weakened to a tropical storm, succumbing to unfavorable upper-level winds.

Heavy rain spread through the Lesser Antilles as Isaac pushed through Sept. 13-14.

Isaac eventually lost its battle to hostile upper-level winds and dry air, dissipating early Sept. 15.