Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
Summary
Hurricane Isaias became the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season and is expected to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast this weekend. States like Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi have declared states of emergency as the storm approaches with strong winds and heavy rain.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias strengthened from a tropical storm to a hurricane Wednesday night.
- It has maximum winds of 75 mph and is about 460 miles southwest of the Mississippi River mouth.
- The storm is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday along the northern Gulf Coast.
- Florida and Alabama governors declared states of emergency for multiple counties.
- Hurricane and storm surge warnings are in effect from Mississippi to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
- Forecasts predict 3 to 7 inches of rain, with some places possibly getting up to 10 inches.
- Isaias is the first hurricane this season, marking the latest date for a first hurricane since 1905.
- The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been unusually quiet so far, partly due to a strong El Niño weather pattern.
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