Hurricane Isaías strengthens to Category 3, targets Alabama-Florida coast

Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to Category 3, with some forecasts indicating potential for Category 4, and is expected to make landfall on the US Gulf Coast, specifically targeting the Alabama-Florida border, between tonight and early Saturday. Evacuations are underway in Florida and Alabama, with emergency declarations issued across multiple counties. The exact landfall location and intensity remain uncertain, but the threat of life-threatening storm surges, dangerous winds, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes is high.