Hurricane Isaias causes impacts along Texas coast from 400 miles away

Who's involved

• National Weather Serviceissued rip current alerts and coastal flooding warnings
• National Hurricane Centerprovided hurricane forecast information
• Military officialsmoved aircraft out of storm's path

The facts

• Hurricane Isaias was a Category 3 storm set to make landfall near Pensacola, Florida, late Friday or early Saturday.^{3 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Isaias was more than 400 miles away from Texas but caused impacts along the Texas coast.^{3 4} Stated by 2 sources
• The National Weather Service issued rip current alerts for most beaches in Texas.^{3 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Red flags were flying along most Texas beaches including Galveston, Corpus Christi, and South Padre Island.^{3 4} Stated by 2 sources
• The National Weather Service warned of coastal flooding with potential isolated road closures possible.^{3 4} Stated by 2 sources
• Dozens of military aircraft were moved to North Texas ahead of Hurricane Isaias.²

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• National Weather Service Houston/Galveston office Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.^{3 4}
• National Weather Service Brownsville office Water could push into the dunes on South Padre Island and nuisance flooding is expected.^{3 4}