Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season

The Guardian World | Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:59:06 GMT

Isaias powers up,
First hurricane of the year,
Gulf Coast braces now.

Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river floodingIsaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb. It is expected to strengthen…

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