Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 in Gulf
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 8 Oct, 22:48 · Archive
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to Category 2 status with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph over the Gulf.
Hurricane Isaias has intensified to Category 2 status with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph as it moves over the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is moving east-northeast at about 12 mph, with a turn toward the north expected on Friday. It is forecast to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, likely in Alabama or the Florida Panhandle, before quickly weakening as it moves inland.
Tropical showers, some heavy, are expected to move in Saturday, with potential for localised flooding in some areas. Wind gusts will reach 25 to 30 mph throughout the day. A brief tornado cannot be ruled out, though the odds are currently low. Rain, storms, and gusty winds will continue into Sunday, particularly during morning and afternoon hours.
By Sunday evening, the remnants of Isaias are expected to begin moving away, with improving weather conditions to follow. Hurricane warnings are in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Bay/Gulf County line, Florida. Storm surge warnings extend from the Mississippi River mouth to the Suwannee River.
How it is being reported
- TROPICS: Isaias strengthens into a Category 2 hurricaneHurricane Isaias formed in the Gulf Wednesday and has strengthened into a Category 2 storm.Live5News · 8 Oct, 22:38
- FIRST ALERT: Isaias strengthens to a Category 2 Hurricane over the GulfHurricane Isais is now up to category 2 status with max sustained winds of 100 MPH.Live5News · 8 Oct, 22:23
- FIRST ALERT: Isaias strengthens to a Category 2 Hurricane over the GulfHurricane Isais is now up to category 2 status with max sustained winds of 100 MPH.WISTV · 8 Oct, 22:23
In this story: Hurricane Isaias · Gulf of Mexico · Alabama · Florida Panhandle · Gulf Coast
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