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Hurricane Isaias will impact Georgia. 15 safety items you need to pack

Hurricane Isaias will impact Georgia. 15 safety items you need to pack

This weekend's Hurricane Isaias has a direct path through Alabama and Florida, but Georgia will get severe weather too. Look at these safety tips.

Hurricane Isaias Brings Tornado Threat to Alabama

Hurricane Isaias Brings Tornado Threat to Alabama

Hurricane Isaias is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, with forecasters warning of significant impacts across Alabama and neighboring states. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has issued a Hurricane Warning for parts of the Gulf Coast, including Alabama, and a Storm Surge Warning from the Mississippi River to Steinhatchee, Florida. Tropical Storm Watches are in effect for Central Alabama counties, including Jefferson, Shelby, and Tuscaloosa. The storm is expected to bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and a heightened tornado risk, particularly in eastern Alabama. Wind gusts could reach 75 mph in southern counties, while rainfall totals may exceed 6 inches in some areas. The NHC forecasts Isaias to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday, with conditions deteriorating Friday night.

Hurricane Isaias Strengthens, Gulf Coast Braces for Impact

Hurricane Isaias Strengthens, Gulf Coast Braces for Impact

Hurricane Isaias is intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as of Thursday morning. The storm is moving east-northeast at 9 mph and is expected to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. Hurricane Warnings and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect for areas from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the Bay/Gulf County line in Florida. Rainfall is forecasted to range from 3 to 7 inches, with isolated areas receiving up to 10 inches. Coastal Alabama and the western Florida Panhandle are expected to experience the most severe conditions, including flooding, strong winds, and potential tornadoes.

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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

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.

Christa Pike survived a botched execution. So did 7 other inmates in recent decades

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52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival Scheduled for October 2025 in Gulf Shores, Alabama

52nd Annual National Shrimp Festival Scheduled for October 2025 in Gulf Shores, Alabama

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Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to hit US Gulf coast as hurricane early Saturday

Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to hit US Gulf coast as hurricane early Saturday

By Brad Brooks Oct 7 (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday and is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane before slamming into the southern US coast early on Saturday, the National Hurricane Center said.

Isaias Could Spawn Tornadoes Across the Southeast

Isaias Could Spawn Tornadoes Across the Southeast

Hurricane Isaias could bring a significant tornado and waterspout threat as it moves from the Gulf Coast across the Southeast this weekend. Severe thunderstorms embedded within the hurricane’s rain bands could produce tornadoes hundreds of miles from the storm’s center, particularly east and southeast of the eye. The greatest risk Friday into Saturday stretches from the Alabama, Florida and Mississippi Panhandles into Alabama and southwestern Georgia. By Sunday, the threat could extend across Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Virginia and Kentucky. Some storms may also produce waterspouts along Gulf and southern Atlantic coasts.

Hurricane Isaias Approaches Gulf Coast as First Hurricane of Atlantic Season

Hurricane Isaias Approaches Gulf Coast as First Hurricane of Atlantic Season

Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, is advancing toward the Gulf Coast. According to CBS News, parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida are preparing for the storm, which is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and storm surges. Local authorities are urging residents to take necessary precautions as the hurricane could lead to flash flooding and other hazardous conditions. Emergency response teams are on standby to address potential impacts.

Hurricane Isaias Strengthens, Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Hurricane Isaias Strengthens, Threatens Gulf Coast with Heavy Rain and Flooding

Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 kph). The storm is currently located approximately 460 miles (745 km) south-southwest of the Mississippi River and is expected to make landfall between the Mississippi coast and the Florida Panhandle late Friday or early Saturday. The National Hurricane Center has warned of heavy rainfall and potential flash flooding in the affected areas. States of emergency have been declared in Alabama and Florida, with preparations underway to mitigate the storm's impact. Oil and gas production in the Gulf has been significantly disrupted, with 25% of the region's oil production temporarily halted.