Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the U.S. Gulf Coast

Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.

Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the U.S. Gulf Coast

TL;DR

  • Isaias strengthened into a major hurricane on Friday.
  • The storm is heading toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
  • Preparations are underway for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.