Hurricane Isaias live updates: hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters US Gulf Coast
“Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
The Guardian reports: “Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 35 mph (55 km/h) with higher gusts.
Slow weakening is forecast today, and Isaias is forecast to dissipate on Sunday,” the center said.
This environment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Hurricane Isaias, US Gulf Coast and Atlantic.
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