MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) Coastal residents from Florida to Louisiana hustled to prepare for a deluge as Tropical Storm Gordon grew stronger on a path to hit the central U.S. Gulf Coast as a hurricane tonight.
Boaters evacuated to safe harbors, motorists left barrier islands and homeowners looked over yards that could soon be submerged in seawater. A number of schools called off classes, and red no-swimming flags flew along the shore as waves kicked up from the approaching storm.
Pensacola Water Safety Capt. Jake Wilson tells WEAR-TV that the strong wind is bringing a lateral…
