Major Hurricane Isaias Poses Threat to U.S. Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias has intensified to a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, projected to make landfall on the U.S. northern Gulf Coast by late Friday or early Saturday. The National Hurricane Center warns of a life-threatening storm surge up to 9 feet, particularly near the Alabama/Florida state line, alongside heavy rainfall and tornado risks across the Southeast U.S. This poses a critical threat to coastal communities.