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Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the Atlantic season as it surges towards US Gulf Coast

Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the Atlantic season as it surges towards US Gulf Coast

Isaias has strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane

Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strike the US Gulf Coast as a hurricane

Forecasters say Tropical Storm Isaias is gaining strength off eastern Mexico and should become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before it strikes the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias is surging toward the U.S. Gulf Coast as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Isaias has strengthened into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Hurricane Isaias strengthens as US Gulf Coast prepares for landfall

Hurricane Isaias strengthens as US Gulf Coast prepares for landfall

By Brad Brooks Oct 8 (Reuters) - Hurricane Isaias strengthened on Thursday as it barreled toward the US Gulf Coast, prompting mandatory evacuations in parts of Florida and emergency declarations in Alabama as forecasters warned of life-threatening storm surges, tornadoes and flooding.

Storm surge could be deadliest threat from Hurricane Isaias

Storm surge could be deadliest threat from Hurricane Isaias

More than 600 miles of the Gulf Coast are under storm surge alerts from the National Weather Service as Hurricane Isaias approaches.

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Is Hurricane Isaias going to hit Ohio? Forecast as storm approaches US

Is Hurricane Isaias going to hit Ohio? Forecast as storm approaches US

Hurricane Isaias is quickly intensifying in the Gulf as it heads toward a U.S. landfall expected on Oct. 9. Will it hit Ohio?

Atlantic hurricanes starting with 'I' typically bring death and destruction. Isaias is up next

Atlantic hurricanes starting with 'I' typically bring death and destruction. Isaias is up next

Atlantic hurricanes starting with the letter ‘I’ share a long history of death and destruction

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Weaker wind shear during El Niño plays a role in the formation of Isaias in the US Gulf

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Hurricane Isaias Brings Flooding to Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias Brings Flooding to Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias, currently a Category 1 storm, is moving toward the northern Gulf Coast of the United States and is expected to make landfall late Friday into early Saturday. The National Hurricane Center has issued warnings urging residents to complete preparations to protect life and property. The storm is forecasted to bring heavy rainfall, with 3-7 inches expected across southeastern Louisiana to the Florida Big Bend area, and localized areas potentially receiving up to 15 inches. Gusty winds, flash flooding, river flooding, and tornado risks are anticipated, particularly on the northeastern side of the storm. Storm surge levels could reach up to 7 feet in some areas, including Ocean Springs, Mississippi, and Mobile Bay, Alabama. New England may experience remnants of the storm Sunday night into Monday, with lighter rainfall expected.

Forecasters fear a hurricane is brewing in the Gulf

Forecasters fear a hurricane is brewing in the Gulf

Direct impacts to the United States from the storm are still several days away. But forecasters want Gulf Coast residents to pay attention now.

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