The Northern West Coast is starting to feel tropical storm conditions as Hurricane Isaias gets closer. Isaias may strike the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 120 mph this evening,

All eyes are on the Gulf as Hurricane Isaias heads toward the northern Gulf Coast. North Florida residents under watches or warnings are encouraged to finalize preparations by late Thursday. Landfall is expected late Friday or early Saturday.

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed on a path toward the southeastern United States and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall late Friday. Flooding, storm surge and tornadoes are likely along the northern Gulf Coast, with impacts stretching well inland from the coast by Sunday.

Isaias became a Category 3 storm with sustained winds of 120 mph this morning.

Sustained winds are considered “damaging” when they reach 50 knots, or 58 m.p.h., and can start to break tree limbs and tear off roof shingles. More widespread damage occurs as winds reach and exceed hurricane force, which is 74 m.p.h.

Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf and could strengthen into the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026. Here's the latest forecast path.