Hurricane Isaias updates
Hurricane Isaias is in the Gulf as it heads toward the Florida Panhandle, where several counties have evacuation orders.
Hurricane Isaias has been upgraded to a Category 3 storm, prompting communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast to prepare for its potential landfall between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Friday. A hurricane warning is in effect from Biloxi, Mississippi, through Mobile and Pensacola, Florida, to Panama City and Mexico Beach, Florida. Low-lying and coastal areas, particularly on the Florida Panhandle, are under evacuation orders due to strong winds expected to reach near 120 mph in some locations.
Storm surge warnings have also been issued, with surges forecast to reach up to 9 feet along the coast. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis emphasized the urgency of the situation, urging residents to prepare their safe spaces by noon today.
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