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Hurricane Isaias Strengthens to Category 3
Gulf Coast braces for Category 3 hurricane Isaias landfall with mandatory evacuations.
In brief
Gulf Coast braces for Category 3 hurricane Isaias landfall with mandatory evacuations. Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 with 120 mph winds as Gulf Coast states prepare for landfall with mandatory evacuations and storm surge warnings. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Hurricane Isaias Strengthens
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to Category 3 with winds up to 120 mph as it approaches the Gulf Coast.
Florida Braces for Impacts
Florida residents outside the Panhandle face potential rain, tornadoes, and flooding as Gov. Ron DeSantis warns of impacts.
Mandatory Evacuations
Mandatory evacuations active in parts of Florida and Alabama's Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Dauphin Island.
Storm Surge Warnings
Forecasters warn storm surge could reach five to seven feet above dry ground in coastal areas.
National Guard Mobilized
Gov. Ron DeSantis mobilized thousands of National Guard troops for storm preparations and emergency response.
Inland Flooding Risk
Heavy rain and flooding could extend to Tennessee and North Carolina as the storm moves north.
The short version
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 with 120 mph winds as Gulf Coast states prepare for landfall with mandatory evacuations and storm surge warnings.
