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Isaias Strengthens Into Hurricane in Gulf, Forecasters Say

Hurricane Isaias has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center.

NASA astronaut Ed Lu took this image of the eye of Hurricane Isabel from the International Space Station at 11:18 UTC on
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Hurricane Isaias strengthened in the southern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday night, the National Hurricane Center said in an advisory issued at 10:30 p.m. Central time. Dropsonde data from an Air Force Reserve hurricane hunter aircraft confirmed the storm had reached hurricane strength, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and higher gusts.

This story is a summary based on reporting by NOAA National Hurricane Center. Read the original for full details.

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