Hurricane Isaias becomes Category 3 storm
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Rains from the storm will douse Southern California starting late Saturday, with inland flooding and severe weather likely through Arizona.
Rain, flooding and gusty winds are in the forecast this weekend for the Northeast, including New York and Boston.
If the storm reaches the tropical storm threshold, 39 miles per hour maximum sustained winds, it will be named Isaias.
Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Gulf, and a lot remains unknown.
Sustained winds are considered “damaging” when they reach 50 knots, or 58 m.p.h., and can start to break tree limbs and tear off roof shingles. More widespread damage occurs as winds reach and exceed hurricane force, which is 74 m.p.h.
Tropical Storm Simon is forecast to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane before approaching Mexico’s Pacific coast this weekend, bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rain that could trigger life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
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Hurricane Simon headed toward part of Mexico’s Pacific coast Friday and was forecast to get much stronger, threatening the coast of Jalisco and the popular tourist destination of Puerto Vallarta.U.S.