Hurricane Isaias heads toward US Gulf coast with dangerous storm surge warnings
Millions of residents in the US Gulf region face Hurricane Isaias as it approaches the northern coast on Thursday.
Storm strengthens into hurricane
Hurricane Isaias intensified from a tropical storm into a category 1 hurricane late Wednesday night. The National Weather Service reports sustained winds of 85mph as the system moves toward landfall.
Emergency orders issued in states
Officials have declared states of emergency in Florida, Alabama and Georgia ahead of the storm's arrival. Evacuation orders are currently active in several Florida counties while schools remain closed for safety.
Landfall expected Friday night
Weather officials expect the hurricane to make landfall on Friday or early Saturday along the northern Gulf coast. Residents must prepare for life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall as the system passes north of the Yucatán peninsula.
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- The Guardian
- BBC News
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