Hurricane warning issued for much of Gulf Coast
NBC News: In advance of Tropical Storm Isaac, a hurricane warning has been issued for the northern Gulf Coast from the New Orleans area to the Florida panhandle.
“Forecasters warned that Isaac could be upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane – capable of sustained winds of 96-100 mph – as it hits the northern Gulf Coast somewhere between Florida and Louisiana later this week.”
Photo: Two boys transport sandbags back to their home on Aug. 26 in St. Pete Beach, Fla. (Edward Linsmier / Getty Images)
