Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Hurricane Isaias strengthens into Category 3 storm with US in its sights

The major storm is expected to make landfall along the US Gulf Coast later on Friday or early Saturday.

Oct 9, 2026

Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season

Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river flooding Isaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb. It is expected to strengthen further into a category 2 hurricane before approaching the US’s northern Gulf coast on Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As a result of the strong El Niño this year , it has been a not

Oct 9, 2026

Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

The National Hurricane Center said late Wednesday that the hurricane was on track to strike the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week. It's expected to bring heavy rains and potentially flash flooding.

Oct 8, 2026

Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, first of the season

Hurricane Isaias is slated to hit the Gulf coast as a Category 2 hurricane on Friday or Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the season. Hurricane Isaias was picking up steam in the Gulf of America and was identified by the National Hurricane Center on Thursday morning as a Category 1 hurricane with 80-mile-per hour […]

Oct 8, 2026