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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 with 120mph winds

Original: Hurricane Isaias is at peak low to mid Cat3, spinning at 119-120mph, moving at 16mph linear, with a 959mb / 28.32in pres

Hurricane Isaias has reached low-to-mid Category 3 intensity, with sustained winds of 119-120 mph and a central pressure of 959 mb, the lowest recorded so far in the storm. Gusts near the eyewall are hitting 104 mph, and the system is tracking at 16 mph. Forecasters expect landfall before early afternoon local time, prompting concern along the threatened coastline.

Why now: The hurricane is intensifying toward an imminent landfall, raising urgent safety concerns.

Hurricane Isaias

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• Hurricane Isaias is at peak low to mid Cat3, spinning at 119-120mph, moving at 16mph linear, with a 959mb / 28.32in pressure (lowest yet). Wall winds are showing *gusts* of 104mph, and the outer walls are about 50miles from core. Landfall expected sometime prior to 1400hr L… · faraiwe@mstdn.social · 6

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