The Gulf Coast from Mississippi through the Florida Panhandle is preparing for Hurricane Isaias as the storm approaches landfall. Emergency officials are urging residents to review evacuation guidance, secure property, and prepare for dangerous winds, heavy rain, flooding, and possible tornadoes.

Residents in affected communities should monitor official updates from the National Hurricane Center and local emergency-management agencies, keep emergency supplies ready, and avoid unnecessary travel as conditions deteriorate.

This report will be updated as officials release new information about the storm’s track, warnings, and impacts.