The big talk today is a significant tropical weather hazard threat to Florda and the Gulf Coast states. Isaac is approaching the southern portion of Florida. Heavy rain and severe weather, including tornadoes likely today. Once Isaac passes Florida and enters the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, it will strengthen into a hurricane, possibly a category 3.
Below is a sampling of the coverage on Tropical Storm Isaac from weather and news media outlouts.
The Weather Channel
Isaac Targets South Florida, Gulf Watches
Watches and warnings have extended into the Gulf Coast States in advance of Isaac’s mainland arrival today. Residents are urged to prepare now for dangerous weather.
AccuWeather
Isaac Targets South Florida, Gulf Watches
Watches and warnings have extended into the Gulf Coast States in advance of Isaac’s mainland arrival today. Residents are urged to prepare now for dangerous weather.
NBC News
Issac nears Florida, grows into likely Cat 2 Hurricane
Wide swath of Gulf Coast is on full alert after tropical storm slams Cuba and kills at least seven in Haiti.
CNN News
Issac marches toward Florida
The tropical storm is dumping rain on Cuba as it picks up strength. Isaac is expected to make landfall in Florida as a hurricane. FULL STORY
HurricaneTrack.com
VERY IMPORTANT WEEK AHEAD
Update: 10:30am EDT, August 26, 2012 by Mark Sudduth
This next week will be extremely important in terms of the impact that Isaac will have on the people of the central Gulf Coast. It seems that I have been in this position before, writing about a possible awful hurricane event coming up for the exact same areas. Indeed, history tends to repeat itself and I hope that what ever happens, that lessons were learned from prior events that will help with the outcome of this one. That is to say, if it even comes to that. Here’s the issue….
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