The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is warning of “life-threatening storm surge” ahead of Hurricane Isaias approaching the U.S. gulf coast.
\n\nThe storm is currently a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds between 74-95 mph. However, it could strengthen to a Category 3, with maximum sustained winds between 111-129. Fox Weather noted that “Isaias rapidly intensified from a tropical storm into a Category 1 hurricane, with winds increasing by 40 mph in just 6 hours between Wednesday afternoon and late Wednesday night.”
\n\n“A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwanee, Florida. Residents in the waning area should follow advice given by local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so,” the NHC’s 10 a.m. ET advisory said.
\n\nIt also warns of “damaging hurricane-force winds” expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi, where hurricane warnings are in effect. It warns that residents in those areas could face “long-duration power outages.”
\n\nDamaging wind gusts are possible over much of central and northern Alabama and portions of western and northern Georgia, especially in areas of higher terrain. Additional Tropical Storm and High Wind Watches and Warnings will likely be required…
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