Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, defying wind shear. The Category 1 storm is expected to strengthen further, potentially becoming a strong Category 2 storm.

Governors of Alabama and Florida have declared states of emergency ahead of the hurricane's expected landfall. Forecasters predict the storm will come ashore late Friday or early Saturday.

Further details on the storm's trajectory and expected impact are available, including a predicted landfall near Mobile Bay and warnings of potential storm damage and power outages.