Gordon strengthens, expected to hit Gulf Coast

National News

September 4, 2018 - 11:06 AM

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…

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