Hurricane Isaias is gaining power as it heads towards the Florida Panhandle. By early Friday, the storm strengthened to a high-end Category 2, with winds reaching up to 110 mph.
As it progresses, forecasts predict it will escalate to Category 3 strength, with winds increasing to 120 mph by Friday afternoon.
Preparations are underway in areas like Perdido Key, Florida, where local businesses, such as Perdido Key Sports Bar, are being boarded up in anticipation of the storm’s arrival.
The storm’s intensification highlights the importance of readiness for communities along the Gulf Coast as they brace for its impact.