
Hurricane Isaias, a Category 2 storm, made landfall near Destin, Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center, which warned of life-threatening storm surge, dangerous hurricane conditions, flash flooding, extreme winds, and issued a tornado watch for parts of Florida and southern Georgia.
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Hurricane Isaias is a Category 2 storm that made landfall near Destin, Florida, as reported by the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Isaias, a Category 2 storm, has made landfall near Destin, Florida, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said Friday evening.
The NHC warned of "life-threatening storm surge impacting the Gulf Coast as dangerous hurricane conditions and flash flooding spread inland."
The weather system is also bringing extreme winds, with a tornado watch issued for parts of Florida and southern Georgia.
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