Florida and Alabama declare state of emergency as Hurricane Isaias approaches

US authorities have declared a state of emergency in Florida and Alabama as Hurricane Isaias approaches, according to Al Arabiya.

The move comes amid forecasts that the hurricane will bring powerful storm surges, destructive winds, and flooding to the region.

Projections indicate that Hurricane Isaias could make landfall between Mobile Bay on Alabama’s coast and Destin in Florida’s Panhandle.