Hurricane Isaias Nears Gulf Coast as Evacuation Orders Issued
Hurricane Isaias is a Category 2 storm nearing the Gulf Coast. Non-residents have been ordered to evacuate in Alabama.
The orders cover Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Dauphin Island. The storm was expected to hit the coast.
It rapidly intensified and sped up as it moved toward the coast. Families were preparing for the hurricane.
Some people were ordered to leave. Residents were deciding whether to leave their homes or stay put.
Another report says Isaias could strengthen to near Category 3. MSNBC reported that NBC News' Jesse Kirsch was in the storm zone.
Klear Note — Hurricanes can bring strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Evacuation orders tell people to leave areas at risk.
Key Terms 2
- Category 2 A hurricane strength rating. Five is the strongest level.
- Dauphin Island An island off Alabama's coast in the Gulf of Mexico.