Tropical Storm Isaias heads toward Gulf Coast, could become hurricane as Florida declares emergency: All you need to know

Tropical Storm Isaias has emerged in the Gulf of Mexico and may develop into a hurricane soon. The storm is currently about 580 miles from the Mississippi River and has maximum winds of 40 mph. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 25 counties to help with storm preparations. Isaias could impact the northern Gulf Coast with heavy rain and potential flooding by the weekend.