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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2, taking aim at Florida
Original: Hurricane Isaias surges to Category 2 with 100 mph winds, forecast to strike Florida
Hurricane Isaias intensified to a Category 2 storm with sustained winds of 100 mph, and forecasters project it will strike Florida. Residents along the state's east coast are being told to monitor advisories and prepare for possible landfall, with concerns including storm surge, heavy rain and power outages. It would be the first hurricane to hit Florida since 2019 if it comes ashore as expected.
Why now: The storm's rapid strengthening and projected path toward a populous US state have put Florida residents on alert.
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- Hurricane Isaias surges to Category 2 with 100 mph winds, forecast to strike Florida · Orlando Sentinel
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