Live updates: Tracking Hurricane Isaias and its impacts on Florida

Channel 9 is tracking Hurricane Isaias as the Category 3 storm approaches the northern Gulf Coast ahead of an expected landfall Friday evening.Our meteorologists are monitoring the storm’s strength, track and potential effects across Florida. Channel 9 crews are also positioned in Pensacola and Perdido Key to report on conditions before, during and after landfall.Follow the latest developments below and watch Channel 9’s live coverage.Have storm photos or video? Share them with Channel 9 here. Include where and when they were taken, and only record when it is safe.What to knowStorm strength: Hurricane Isaias remains a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.Expected landfall: The center is expected to reach the western Florida Panhandle coast Friday evening.Gulf Coast impacts: Life-threatening storm surge, destructive winds, heavy rain, flooding and isolated tornadoes are possible.Central Florida: A direct impact is not expected, but fast-moving showers, isolated thund