The tropical storm Isaac gained more speed and power and transfered to Hurricane Category 2. The strong winds and rains attacked the Florida and closed many ports. The shipping in the region is highly disturbed by the strong winds and heavy sea, as port of Palm Beach, Miami and Everglades were closed. The winds are ranging between 96 and 110 miles per hour and the rain is pretty strong. The crude extraction platforms in the Eastern and Central part of the Gulf of Mexico were evacuated, as the authorities highly recommend the ships to round the hurricane if possible and even to stay away, drifting out of the danger area. The US Coast Guard also halted all cruise and cargo ships moving into and out of Tampa Bay, because of the powerful storm. There is no exceptions before the storm reduces its power and intensity
The ports in Florida are closed but the hurricane is moving on East, as it is expected to lighten inland. The hurricane caused serious damages in Cuba and Haiti, when was with quite lowed power.