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.
The hurricane is forecast to make landfall late Friday somewhere along the Alabama-Florida line and create dangerous conditions in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi, the National Hurricane Center said.
The Category 3 storm was packing 120 mph (193 kph) winds, and was expected to continue strengthening. Category 3 storms, considered major hurricanes, are capable of causing devastating damage, the center said.
North Texas is helping with preparations as military aircraft head to Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth.
North Texas houses planes ahead of Hurricane Isaias
North Texas is playing a role in preparations ahead of Hurricane Isaias. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
North Texas is playing a role in preparations ahead of Hurricane Isaias. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
Dozens of military aircraft head to North Texas ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Why are dozens of military aircraft heading to North Texas? As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, military officials are moving planes out of the storm’s path ahead of its forecast landfall. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans explains what residents can expect to see and hear as the aircraft arrive.
Why are dozens of military aircraft heading to North Texas? As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, military officials are moving planes out of the storm’s path ahead of its forecast landfall. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans explains what residents can expect to see and hear as the aircraft arrive.