Top Stories · October 8, 2026
Preparations ramp up as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast
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Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, has strengthened into a Category 1 storm with 80 mph winds. It is projected to make landfall along the northern U.S. Gulf Coast between late Friday and Saturday, threatening parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Governors in Alabama and Florida have declared states of emergency, and mandatory evacuations are underway in select coastal counties as the National Hurricane Center warns of potential storm surges, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall up to 10 inches.
Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, has strengthened into a Category 1 storm with 80 mph winds. It is projected to make landfall along the northern U.S. Gulf Coast between late Friday and Saturday, threatening parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. Governors in Alabama and Florida have declared states of emergency, and mandatory evacuations are underway in select coastal counties as the National Hurricane Center warns of potential storm surges, tornadoes, and heavy rainfall up to 10 inches.