Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf, could be the first landfalling Atlantic hurricane of the season
Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a Category 2 hurricane by the time it reaches the U.S. Gulf Coast. Officials have issued storm surge watches for areas between Mississippi and Florida as the storm approaches.
Why it matters
Rapidly intensifying storms pose significant threats to coastal infrastructure and public safety, requiring urgent emergency preparedness.
THE TAKEAWAY The first Hurricane and Storm Surge Watches have been issued for the northern Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Isaias continues to strengthen in the southern Gulf and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a dangerous Category 2 hurricane. Isaias is expected to approach the coast by Friday, with landfall currently estimated to be sometime late Friday or early Saturday between Gulfport, Mississippi, and Panama City, Florida. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency ahead of the storm. HOW ARE HURRICANES RATED? Isaias stats(FOX Weather) Isaias strengthened from Tropical Depression Nine in the Bay of Campeche early Wednesday and currently has sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving east-northeast at 8 mph.
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