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John Underwood

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John Underwood is a student intern at APR. He is perusing a master's in journalism at the University of Alabama. Having moved a lot during his childhood, he developed a strong passion for writing and storytelling.

  • Esta imagen por satélite de la Oficina Nacional de Administración Oceánica y Atmosférica de Estados Unidos (NOAA, por sus siglas en inglés) muestra la depresión tropical 9, que se convirtió en la tormenta Isaías, sobre el golfo de México, el martes 6 de octubre de 2026. (NOAA via AP)
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    Some hurricane survival tips, with Isaias knocking on the door
    John Underwood
    Hurricane forecasters are keeping an eye on the progress of Isaias. The system grew to tropical storm strength on Wednesday, and is expected to be a hurricane when it reaches anywhere form Gulfport in Mississippi, to Mobile, to Panama City Beach in Florida. The latest forecast has landfall expected sometime Friday Night. Before Isaias formed, APR student reporter John Underwood talked with three experts for tips on how to get ready for this year’s hurricane season. One special note—John’s story talks about preparing for evacuation.EDITOR'S Note— Local leaders in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach in Alabama are advising residents of low lying areas to voluntarily evacuate. In Florida, the Associated Press is reporting that some residents of RV parks in Gulf County and Okaloosa County (Zones A and B) are under a mandatory evacuation order.