Gulf Coast prepares for landfall as Hurricane Isaias gains power
Millions along the Gulf Coast are on high alert as Hurricane Isaias gains power and moves closer to land. Isaias is now a Category 2 storm, the first hurricane in the Atlantic basin this year. Forecasters are warning of heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding, storm surge and the possibility of tornadoes. Amna Nawaz discussed the latest with National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan.
Millions of people along the Gulf Coast are on high alert as Hurricane Isaias gains power and approaches land. The storm is currently a Category 2 hurricane, and forecasters warn of heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding, storm surge, and the possibility of tornadoes.
The National Hurricane Center predicts that Isaias could make landfall as soon as Friday afternoon, with some projections suggesting it could become a Category 3 hurricane before doing so. Residents are deciding whether to evacuate or prepare to stay at home.
The storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Gulf Coast, with the potential for storm surge and flooding. According to the Mexico News Daily, Isaias is also bringing heavy and intense rainfall to eastern and southeastern Mexico.
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