GoKawiilTropical Storm Isaias Approaches Gulf Coast as Potential First 2026 Atlantic Hurricane
Tropical Storm Isaias, currently near hurricane strength with 65 mph winds, is moving in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to intensify into a hurricane before landfall between Mississippi and Florida. The US National Hurricane Center has issued hurricane watches for parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle, warning of heavy rain, storm surge, and possible tornadoes.
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This development suggests that the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which has been unusually quiet due to El Niño conditions, may be beginning to pick up. If Isaias strengthens into a hurricane, it could also set a record for the latest first hurricane formation in the Atlantic, highlighting potential shifts in seasonal activity.
- Isaias is nearing hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico.
- Hurricane watches are in effect for parts of the US Gulf Coast.
- The storm could set a record for latest first Atlantic hurricane of the season.
Source: wired.com — Brian Kahn, 2026-10-07
Published there as: “Tropical Storm Isaias Set to Be First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season”
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