Residents in Florida's Panhandle urged to take shelter as Hurricane Isaias approaches US Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the US Gulf Coast as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane on Friday night. The storm brought significant storm surge, damaging winds, and flooding, with potential tornadoes expected. Residents in the Florida Panhandle and Alabama were urged to take shelter as intensifying winds and thundering waves hit the coast. The system is projected to scatter strong winds and heavy rain well north, potentially reaching Atlanta after its initial landfall impact.