What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast as a major storm
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Residents are rushing to prepare for the storm, which is packing winds up to 120 mph and is expected to make landfall Friday night. Amna Nawaz speaks with Michael Brennan, director of the National Hurricane Center, for more.
Hurricane Isaias has grown into a Category 3 storm as it nears the Gulf Coast. With winds up to 120 miles per hour, the hurricane is predicted to make landfall on Friday night. Residents are scrambling to prepare, with states of emergency declared in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia. The National Hurricane Center reports that Isaias is expected to make landfall within the next few hours, bringing hazardous conditions and a potential storm surge of up to nine feet.
Despite a slight decrease in wind speed, the hurricane's forward speed is rapid, increasing the potential for power outages and damages inland. It is strongly advised to remain indoors and secure belongings as the storm progresses.
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