ALT Elk in the wild. Text says New World screwwom detected in an elk in Pecos County

ALT The wind threat and potential impacts for Hurricane Isaias, highlighting that the greatest risk for wind damage is across northwest Florida and south-central Alabama, with significant threats extending inland and potential impacts ranging from roof and mobile home damage to widespread tree damage and power outages.

ALT Key Messages: 1. A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwannee, Florida. Residents in the warning area should follow advice given by local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. 2. Damaging hurricane force-winds are expected over portions of the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Residents in these areas should prepare for the possibility of long-duration power outages. 3. Damaging wind gusts are possible over much of central and northern Alabama, extreme eastern Mississippi, and portions of western and northern Georgia, especially in areas of higher terrain. Additional Tropical Storm and High Wind Watches and Warnings may be required for portions of that area later tonight or on Friday. Residents should secure loose outdoor items, avoid driving high-profile vehicles, and prepare for power outages.

ALT Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera una marejada ciclónica que amenaza la vida desde la Boca del Río Mississippi a Suwannee, Florida. Los residentes en el área de aviso deben seguir los consejos dados por los funcionarios locales y evacuar de inmediato si se les indica que lo hagan. 2. Se esperan vientos con fuerza de huracán dañinos sobre porciones de Florida Panhandle, sur de Alabama y sur de Mississippi, donde un Aviso de Huracán está en efecto. Los residentes de estas áreas deben prepararse para la posibilidad de cortes del suministro eléctrico de larga duración.