Tropical Storm Isaias Forecasted to Make Landfall Near Pensacola and Biloxi
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What happened
Tropical Storm Isaias is strengthening in the southern Gulf and is expected to become a hurricane overnight or early Thursday morning. The storm is currently moving Northeast at 8 mph with 65 mph winds, and models predict landfall between Biloxi and Pensacola Beach late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Isaias is forecast to strengthen to a Category 2 hurricane before weakening as it approaches the coast due to strong wind shear.
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Why it matters
The storm is expected to bring a storm surge of 5 to 7 feet for Mobile Bay through Pensacola, along with 2 to 4 inches of heavy rain. These conditions pose risks of direct physical damage and operational shutdowns in the coastal areas. The storm is expected to dissipate by the end of Saturday or early Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued an advisory covering the Panhandle stretch of Florida, including Pensacola.
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Who's involved
- PensacolaLocation expected to be impacted by the storm's landfall near Pensacola.
- BiloxiLocation expected to be impacted by the storm's landfall near Biloxi.
- Escambia CountyCounty in Florida where Pensacola is the administrative center.
- Florida Department of TransportationState agency responsible for transportation in Florida.
- Harrison CountyCounty in Mississippi where Biloxi is located.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Escambia CountySpeculative
Escambia County might incur immediate infrastructure repair costs due to the storm.
- Harrison CountySpeculative
Harrison County may require large-scale disaster relief funding following the storm.
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The entities involved
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Pensacola
county seat of Escambia County, Florida, United States
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Biloxi
city in Harrison County, Mississippi, United States