Isaias could briefly become a major hurricane before Gulf landfall

Isaias could briefly become a Category 3 hurricane before reaching the northern US Gulf Coast, according to the early Friday forecast. Landfall is expected late Friday or early Saturday. Damaging winds, storm surge and heavy rain remain forecast risks.

Isaias could briefly become a Category3 hurricane before approaching the northern US Gulf Coast. Landfall is expected late Friday or early Saturday, with damaging winds, storm surge and heavy rainfall forecast. Some weakening is forecast before landfall.