Miami, October 9, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Hurricane Isaias (Category 2) is expected to reach the coastal areas of Mississippi, Alabama, and the northwestern Florida Panhandle overnight, bringing storm surge, strong winds with gusts potentially extending into central and northern Alabama, eastern Mississippi, and parts of western and northern Georgia. Heavy rainfall is anticipated across the southeastern United States.
This past Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Executive Order No. 26-202 declaring a state of emergency in 25 counties in Florida in anticipation of the tropical storm’s arrival: Baker, Bay, Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Walton, Wakulla, and Washington.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to reach the coastal areas of Mississippi, Alabama, and the northwestern Florida Panhandle overnight, bringing storm surge and strong winds with powerful gusts potentially affecting central and northern Alabama, eastern Mississippi, and parts of western and northern Georgia. Heavy rainfall is anticipated throughout the southeastern United States. Italian nationals located for any reason along the coastal stretch between Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, and Indian Pass, Florida, are advised to take appropriate protective measures in the event of a hurricane and to follow the instructions issued by the competent local authorities.
Information and updates are available on the website of the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The Consulate General’s website and social media channels are constantly updated.
