How El Niño is playing a role in Hurricane Isaias
One of the strongest El Niño years on record meant a quiet first four months of the Atlantic hurricane season, but that's no longer the case.
A strong El Niño year led to a quiet start to the Atlantic hurricane season, but Hurricane Isaias has intensified, prompting preparations along the Gulf coast. The storm is forecast to impact Alabama, where officials are bracing for a potential direct hit. According to CBS News, Dauphin Shores Mayor Jeff Collier is preparing for the storm's arrival.
The storm's path is threatening a college football game between Alabama and Georgia, scheduled for Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. Alabama has issued a statement saying it is closely monitoring the situation, but the game is still set to kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET, as per Yahoo Sports.
People in the Gulf are preparing for bad weather, with NPR reporting that a judge has also ordered the preservation of evidence related to a failed execution.
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