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Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac is the ninth tropical storm and fifth hurricane of the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season. It is currently active.

Storm history
(To be written)

Impact
No impact has been reported as of yet, as Isaac has yet to affect land.

Current storm information
As of 11 a.m. AST (1500 UTC) October 1, Hurricane Isaac is located within 25 nautical miles of 34.4°N 60.3°W, about 930 miles (1495 km) SSW of Cape Race, Newfoundland. Maximum sustained winds are 70 knots (80 mph, 130 km/h), with stronger gusts. Minimum central pressure is 985 mbar (29.09 inches), and the system is moving N near 13 mph (20 km/h).

Hurricane force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (35 km) from the center, and tropical storm force winds up to 150 miles (240 km).

Watches and warnings
As of 5 a.m. AST (0900 UTC), a tropical storm watch is in effect for the Avalon Peninsula of Newfoundland, including Cape Race and St. John's.

For latest official information see:
 * The NHC's latest public advisory on Hurricane Isaac.
 * The NHC's latest forecast/advisory on Hurricane Isaac.