Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast with rain, flooding. See its path.

Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, is strengthening as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast with projected landfall between late Friday and early Saturday. The storm, currently a Category 1 hurricane with 80-85 mph winds, is expected to impact Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. Governors in Florida and Alabama have declared states of emergency, and officials have issued mandatory evacuations for several coastal counties. The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service warn of life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall totaling up to 15 inches in some areas, and the potential for tornadoes.

Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, is strengthening as it approaches the U.S. Gulf Coast with projected landfall between late Friday and early Saturday. The storm, currently a Category 1 hurricane with 80-85 mph winds, is expected to impact Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle. Governors in Florida and Alabama have declared states of emergency, and officials have issued mandatory evacuations for several coastal counties. The National Hurricane Center and National Weather Service warn of life-threatening storm surges, heavy rainfall totaling up to 15 inches in some areas, and the potential for tornadoes.