Tropical Storm Isaias Expected to Strengthen, Threaten US Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is projected to intensify into a hurricane by Thursday, continuing to strengthen through Friday. Hurricane and storm surge watches are in effect for parts of the northern Gulf Coast, from the Mississippi River mouth to Yankeetown, Florida. The storm is expected to bring dangerous winds, storm surge, and 3-7 inches of heavy rainfall, posing a significant risk of flash and urban flooding as it approaches the coast on Friday.