Tropical Storm Isaias is prompting preparations in the panhandle. Residents are preparing sandbags as the storm approaches. The National Hurricane Center expects the storm to move northeastward to eastward tonight into Thursday, with rapid strengthening into a hurricane possible.

A hurricane watch is in effect along the coast from Mississippi to the Florida panhandle. The watch includes areas such as Mobile, Pensacola, and Panama City. States of emergency are also being declared as the storm aims at the coastline.

Further details on the storm's trajectory and preparations are available from the National Hurricane Center and other sources.