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Isaias is forecast to quickly become a hurricane over the Gulf by Friday before turning north and impacting the northern Gulf coast Friday afternoon into Saturday.
10/7 4 PM Isaias Update: Isaias has strengthened and is forecast to become a hurricane tonight, then a strong Cat. 2 hurricane before reaching the northern Gulf Coast Friday night. Watches remain in effect for far eastern SE LA and portions of southern MS.
Here is an update concerning the potential for tropical cyclone development in the southwest Gulf over the next few days.

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