Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias

Hurricane Isaias is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to hit the southern U.S. coast early Saturday. The National Hurricane Center warns of heavy rains, storm surges, and possible tornadoes across several states. In response to the approaching storm, states of emergencies have been declared in Alabama and Florida. NBC News reports that the storm is closing in on the Gulf Coast as it intensifies from a Tropical Storm into a hurricane.