Tropical Storm Sally is forecast to strengthen into a strong Category 1 or weak Category 2 hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast Monday morning. For 48 hours before landfall, the greatest danger will be the storm surge and torrential rains.
Tropical Storm Sally is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and bring flooding rainfall, dangerous storm surge and damaging winds to the Gulf Coast beginning early this week.
Residents on the Atlantic coast are stocking up on supplies in anticipation of Hurricane Irene's arrival, while in the Bahamas authorities are preparing for the massive storm to strike.