Good morning. It’s Wednesday, August 5th, and this is your briefing from Lucas Dixon for The News & Observer. Today will be mostly cloudy with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 72. Also, look for a 41 percent chance of rain. In our top story: The last of Tropical Storm Isaias (ee-sah-EE-ahs) churned north out of eastern North Carolina yesterday morning, leaving behind the effects of strong winds, heavy rain, and tornadoes from the Triangle to the coast.