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Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with life-threatening storm surge

Original: Life-threatening storm surge of up to 2 m (7 feet) forecast as Hurricane Isaias approaches U.S. Gulf Coast Life-threaten

Hurricane Isaias is approaching the northern U.S. Gulf Coast, with forecasters warning of a life-threatening storm surge of up to 2 meters (7 feet) above ground level. The National Hurricane Center says water could rise 1.5 to 2 meters as the storm nears landfall, prompting residents in low-lying coastal areas to brace for flooding and prepare for evacuation orders.

Why now: An approaching hurricane with dangerous storm surge forecasts puts coastal communities on alert, drawing urgent public attention.

Hurricane IsaiasU.S. Gulf CoastNational Hurricane Center

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• Life-threatening storm surge of up to 2 m (7 feet) forecast as Hurricane Isaias approaches U.S. Gulf Coast Life-threatening storm surge is forecast along the northern U.S. Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias approaches landfall. NHC said water could rise 1.5–2 m (5–7 feet) above… · uccawx@m.ai6yr.org · 1

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