Hurricane Isaias Eyes Bahamas, Projected To Head Towards Florida And East Coast

Isaias was officially designated as a Category 1 storm by the National Hurricane Center after a special midnight bulletin, but is projected to reach Category 2 strength by early Saturday as it passed over the Bahamas before dying back down ahead of its brush with Florida. The entire east coast of the U.S. is also facing the risk of impact from winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surge late this weekend.