Tropical Depression Nine Expected to Become Hurricane Isaias, Posing Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Tropical Depression Nine is projected to intensify into Tropical Storm Isaias by Wednesday and a Category 2 hurricane by Thursday, with potential landfall on the central U.S. Gulf Coast by Friday or Saturday. The storm is expected to deliver 3 to 6 inches of rain, with isolated totals up to 10 inches, from southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle, raising flash and urban flooding concerns. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties in anticipation.