Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season has been continuing to strengthen and is now a category three 'major' hurricane.

Isaias will bring damaging winds, torrential rain and a storm surge with landfall expected late Friday.

James Wale moved to the site two years ago and keeps animals including wallabies and rare birds.

The data centre, which will have 72 chiller units on its roof, will generate 150 jobs, planners hear.