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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 ahead of landfall
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Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a Category 2 storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast, prompting officials to expand evacuation orders ahead of a dangerous landfall. Residents in vulnerable coastal areas are being urged to leave, with forecasters warning of damaging winds, heavy rain and storm surge.
Why now: The storm's rapid strengthening and expanding evacuations are driving urgent public attention.
Evidence
- Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 storm, evacuations expand across Gulf ahead of dangerous landfall · Yahoo
- Evacuation orders issued for some Florida zones, shelters to open · Fox 10 News
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