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Florida and Alabama declare states of emergency as Hurricane Isaias nears Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias is now a major Category 3 storm, with the National Hurricane Center warning of life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds. NBC News meteorologist Bill Karins breaks down the latest forecast, while Chris Pollone reports from Alabama on the preparations underway as residents b

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