Tropical Storm Isaias Nears Hurricane Strength, Gulf Coast Under Watches

Tropical Storm Isaias, now in the Gulf of Mexico, is projected to strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday. Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches are in effect for the U.S. Northern Gulf Coast, from Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Indian Pass, Florida. Landfall is anticipated late Friday or early Saturday, threatening the region with dangerous winds, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall that could cause flash flooding.