WILMINGTON, N.C. — In Wilmington, the locals are preparing for Isaias to hit Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
The coast is no stranger to hurricanes and tropical storms. That's why residents prepare, but don't panic.
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"I'm not that worried about it. As long as I hear that it's just a tropical storm. [I hope] it doesn't build up into a hurricane, of course, but we could always get surprised," said resident Jason Mayes.