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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 with 100mph winds

Original: At around 1600hrs L, Hurricane Isaias crossed into Cat2 (sustained over 96mph), spinning at 100mph (155kmh) and linear m

Hurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 2 storm, with sustained winds of around 100mph (155km/h), a central pressure of 974mb, and movement north-northeast at 13mph. Forecasters suggest this could be the storm's peak intensity, with landfall expected midday Friday, slightly east of its initially projected track. People are tracking its path closely as it approaches the coast.

Why now: The storm is intensifying and nearing landfall, raising concerns about its impact on coastal communities.

Hurricane Isaias

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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 14 h ago to 13 h ago.

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• At around 1600hrs L, Hurricane Isaias crossed into Cat2 (sustained over 96mph), spinning at 100mph (155kmh) and linear movement NNE 13mph/20kmh. pressure is 974mb/28.77in This is likely peak for Isaias. Storm is slatted to make landfall mid day Friday, slightly E of its initial… · faraiwe@mstdn.social · 2

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