Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to strengthen into a “strong” hurricane and hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
\n\nNHC said in its latest advisory that the storm, currently in the Gulf of America, is “expected to strengthen into a strong hurricane before approaching the northern Gulf Coast on Friday.”
\n\n“There is an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the northern Gulf coast, and a Storm Surge Watch has been issued from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Yankeetown Florida,” it said, warning of “damaging hurricane force-winds” possible for portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and Mississippi.
\n\nOverall, the storm is expected to bring heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf Coast, as well as gusty winds, by the end of the week into the weekend.
\n\nOn Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has been lauded for his efficient hurricane responses throughout his administration, declared a state of emergency for 25 counties in preparation for the storm.
\n\n“This order ensures communities have the time and resources necessary to prepare for potential severe weather impacts to the Panhandle and Big Bend region of Florida,” he said. “Floridians should have their plans…
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