Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads towards land
Summary
Hurricane Isaias has grown stronger and is now a category three hurricane with winds of 120 mph. It is expected to hit the US Gulf Coast late Friday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and a storm surge.Key Facts
- Isaias is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
- The hurricane has reached category three strength.
- Hurricane hunter planes are flying into the storm to collect data.
- Winds are measured at 120 mph (193 km/h).
- Landfall is expected late Friday on the US Gulf Coast.
- Storm surge and hurricane watches have been issued in affected areas.
- This hurricane season has been unusually quiet so far.
- The El Niño weather pattern is reducing hurricane formation this year.
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