Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 3 before Friday night landfall

Millions on the Gulf Coast are monitoring Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to make landfall Friday night.3 p.m. update:Hurricane Isaias is beginning to spread tropical storm conditions along the western Panhandle of Florida.The 3 pm update had Isaias 125 miles south of Pensacola.Winds remain at 120 mph, keeping Isaias a Category 3 major hurricane.A Tornado Warning has been issued for southeastern Gulf and southwestern Franklin counties until 3:45 pm2 p.m. update:Hurricane Isaias remains a powerful major hurricane but is expected to weaken some as it nears landfall.The 2 p.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center had winds of 120 mph, making Isaias a Category 3 major hurricane.Some weakening is forecast, but Isaias may arrive as a Cat 3 storm over the western Panhandle of Florida Friday night.Rain bands continue to lash much of the Florida Panhandle, and the rain will increase during the afternoon and evening hours.The tornado threat is also increasing, and a Tornado Watch has