Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S.
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CNN meteorologist Allison Chinchar joins The Lead.
Pensacola, Florida sits directly in the path of Hurricane Isaias as the storm strengthens into a Category 3 storm. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves joins NBC News NOW to discuss evacuations and warnings issued to residents and tourists as the storm nears.
Isaias is a strong Category 2 hurricane and expected to strengthen into a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 mph later today.