Isaias intensifies to hurricane. And, judge orders Pike execution evidence preserved

Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's top stories Tropical Storm Isaias intensified into a hurricane overnight and is forecast to make landfall as early as tomorrow night near the Alabama Gulf Coast and the Florida Panhandle. Coastal communities in its path are preparing for high winds and flooding by stocking up on supplies to board up windows and gather sandbags. Residents who live farther inland are also preparing for inches of rain and wind. The Plains oil refinery is seen on March 10, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama. Brandon Bell/Getty Images hide caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images 🎧 State officials have declared states of emergency so they can stage equipment along the Gulf, Lauren Linahan of NPR network station WBHM tells Up First. They're coordinating shelters and warning people to be ready, even though, with landfall more than 24 hours away, the forecast could still change. Some non-essential workers from oil production platforms in the Gulf have been evacuated — a common occurrence during hurricane season. If the storm gets reall...