Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

TL;DR

  • Hurricane Isaias is surging toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
  • It is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
  • Mandatory evacuations, school closures, and local government shutdowns are happening in parts of Florida.