Storm watch: Isacc aims at southern Louisiana, Florida Panhandle
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Isaac prompts hurricane warnings from La. to Fla.
MIAMI (AP) – Hurricane warnings have been issued for an area stretching from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle as Isaac churns toward the Gulf Coast.
The warnings stretched from east of Morgan City, La. – which includes the New Orleans area – to Destin, Fla.
Isaac lashed the Florida Keys as a tropical storm on Sunday, bringing rain and strong winds. But residents for the most part took it in stride. However, preparations have begun farther north as forecasters warn Isaac could be a strong Category 2 hurricane by the time it reaches the Gulf Coast.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Isaac is expected to hit somewhere between southeastern Eds: APNewsNow. Updates with new details from 5 p.m. advisory. Next advisory expected at 8 p.m. EDT. AP Video. With AP Photos.
Isaac prompts hurricane warnings from La. to Fla.
MIAMI (AP) – Hurricane warnings have been issued for an area stretching from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle as Isaac churns toward the Gulf Coast
The warnings stretched from east of Morgan City, La. – which includes the New Orleans area – to Destin, Fla.
Isaac lashed the Florida Keys as a tropical storm on Sunday, bringing rain and strong winds. But residents for the most part took it in stride. However, preparations have begun farther north as forecasters warn Isaac could be a strong Category 2 hurricane by the time it reaches the Gulf Coast.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center in Miami says Isaac is expected to hit somewhere between southeastern Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle either late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
and the Florida Panhandle either late Tuesday or early Wednesday.