Tropical Storm Isaias near Mexico is forecast to become a hurricane
Summary
Tropical Storm Isaias formed near eastern Mexico and is expected to become a strong hurricane before reaching the U.S. Gulf Coast. Forecasters say the storm could hit anywhere from eastern Louisiana to western Florida this weekend, but its exact path is still uncertain.Key Facts
- Isaias formed off the coast of eastern Mexico and was a tropical storm with 40 mph winds.
- It is expected to become the first hurricane of the season and strengthen to a category 2.
- The last time the first hurricane formed this late in the Atlantic was in 1905.
- The storm could make landfall between eastern Louisiana and the western Florida Panhandle, possibly near Alabama and Florida.
- People in the northern Gulf Coast region are advised to prepare for strong winds and storm surges.
- The hurricane’s exact path and speed are still uncertain according to the National Hurricane Center.
- This year’s Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet due to a strong El Niño weather pattern.
- The El Niño is causing extreme global weather, including heat waves and flooding in different parts of the world.
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