Category 3 Hurricane Isaias Approaches US Gulf Coast, VA Prepares Response

Hurricane Isaias has intensified to a Category 3 storm, with landfall expected along the Alabama-Florida coast late Friday or early Saturday. Forecasters predict significant storm surge, damaging winds, and flooding. The Department of Veterans Affairs has activated a national response plan to safeguard veterans and their families in the projected impact zones, highlighting the storm's potential for widespread disruption and the need for preparedness.