Hurricane Isaias Approaches Gulf Coast with Life-Threatening Storm Surge and Tornado Risk

Major Hurricane Isaias, a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds, is forecast to make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast tonight or early Saturday. This event is significant due to expected life-threatening storm surge of 6-9 feet, damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and a tornado threat across the Southeast U.S. Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect for coastal Alabama and Florida, highlighting the immediate danger.