Hurricane Isaias closes in on Gulf Coast
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Hurricane Isaias shattered the peace of one of the quietest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record as it grew into 2026’s first Atlantic hurricane and headed for the northern Gulf Coast, with landfall expected late on Oct.
Stormtracker 16 Meteorologist Anthony Bordanaro explains why this hurricane season has been so quiet and why Isaias formed this late in the year.
Hurricane Isaias formed so late in the season that it set an Atlantic Ocean record. The Pacific is on a very different track.
The Atlantic hurricane season, nominally, runs from June 1 through November 30. However the vast majority of hurricanes form between mid-August and mid-October, so the window of opportunity for one this season is closing.
In open ocean, hurricane winds push water toward the center of the storm. The water spirals downward into the ocean, creating underwater currents. As the hurricane approaches the shallow water near land, the ocean floor blocks the water from flowing away. The resulting storm surge sends high waves of water roaring onto land.
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. September 11, 2026, marks a historic milestone in the Atlantic hurricane season, as no hurricanes have formed in the basin yet. This unprecedented ...
What does the latest Hurricane Center forecast mean for Florida? Tropical depression or storm could develop this week as rainy week anticipated.
Homegrown hurricanes form closer to the U.S. than Cape Verde storms, leaving less time to prepare and fewer chances for the storm to turn away.
Scenario 3: Tropical Storm Isaias forms, heads north and makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, bringing strong winds and storm surge on top of heavy rain. This scenario would be the most impactful outcome, although Isaias would still likely stay below hurricane strength.
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