States of emergency declared as Hurricane Isaias barrels toward Gulf coast
Summary
Hurricane Isaias became a category 3 storm as it moved toward the US Gulf Coast, causing states of emergency in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy winds, flooding, storm surges, and possibly tornadoes when it makes landfall Friday night.Key Facts
- Isaias reached category 3 strength with winds of 105 mph before making landfall near the Alabama-Florida border.
- States of emergency were declared in Alabama (40 counties), Florida (27 counties), and parts of Mississippi.
- Storm surge could reach up to 7 feet in some coastal areas, with waves as high as 30 feet.
- Heavy rainfall up to 15 inches and tornadoes are possible from Alabama through southwest Georgia.
- 5,000 National Guard troops are preparing to deploy in Florida, and some school classes were canceled.
- About 63% of Gulf of Mexico offshore oil production was shut down, stopping about 1.3 million barrels per day.
- Dauphin Island, AL, and Indian Pass, FL, are expected to experience significant flooding from the storm surge.
- This is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, arriving very late, which is unusual due to the El Niño weather pattern.
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