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Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to make landfall as hurricane Friday
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Key Points:
- Tropical Storm Isaias, located about 580 miles south of the Mississippi River, is expected to rapidly strengthen over the next 24 to 48 hours and could become the first Atlantic hurricane of the season by Thursday.
- If it reaches hurricane status, Isaias would mark the latest first hurricane on record for the Atlantic season.
- The storm is projected to make landfall on Friday along the Gulf Coast, with rain and potentially tropical-storm-force winds impacting the New Orleans-to-Pensacola region by Friday morning.
- Authorities and residents are advised to stay updated as the situation develops.
