LIVE MAP: Track the path of Tropical Storm Isaias
Summary
Tropical Storm Isaias formed off the coast of eastern Mexico and is expected to become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. It may hit the U.S. Gulf Coast between eastern Louisiana and the western Florida Panhandle late Friday or early Saturday.Key Facts
- Isaias formed in warm waters near eastern Mexico and has winds of 40 mph.
- The storm is moving east-northeast at 8 mph.
- The exact landfall location on the Gulf Coast is not yet known.
- The National Hurricane Center warns of dangerous wind and storm surge risks along the northern Gulf Coast.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 25 counties in the Panhandle and Big Bend.
- The state emergency plan includes deploying personnel and equipment for hurricane response.
- Isaias is expected to bring heavy rain to the Gulf Coast and the Southeast U.S. on Friday and over the weekend.
- This hurricane season has been quiet due to a strong El Niño, which reduces storms in the Atlantic but increases Pacific storm activity.
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