Summary
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become a hurricane before making landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday. The storm is currently about 580 miles south of the Mississippi River and may bring heavy rain and strong winds to the region.Key Facts
- Tropical Storm Isaias is forecast to strengthen rapidly in the next 1-2 days.
- It could become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season on Thursday.
- The storm is located about 580 miles south of the Mississippi River as of Wednesday morning.
- Isaias is expected to hit the Gulf Coast between New Orleans and Pensacola on Friday morning.
- Rain and tropical-storm-force winds are likely in the affected areas.
- Tropical Depression 9 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and may become related to Tropical Storm Isaias.
- This timing would mark the latest first hurricane on record for the Atlantic season.
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