00:00The Atlantic's first hurricane of 2026 is its latest forming first in over a century.
00:05But as Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, who can responders reach?
00:09On October 8th, officials urged families in high-risk areas, including Pensacola Beach, Florida, to evacuate.
00:17A strong Category 2 landfall is expected Friday night or early Saturday.
00:22Meanwhile, hurricane and storm surge warnings span Louisiana to Florida.
00:26And the flood threat expands inland as Isaias moves northward.
00:30Officials' concerns include nighttime landfall, storm surge, and tornado risk.
00:35U.S. Senator Rick Scott said responders may not reach those staying.
00:38So you're on your own.
00:40Congressman Jimmy Petronas urged seriousness, while State Representative Alex Andrade cautioned against Hurricane Sally comparisons.
00:48Meanwhile, weather forecaster AccuWeather's correspondent Bill Weidel reported families should prepare for disruptions.
00:56That includes at least three days without power or connectivity.
00:59But outages and blocked roads could last much longer in the hardest-hit areas.
01:04Disclosure.
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