Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf, and it could be headed for Alabama. The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday morning upgraded Tropical Depression Nine to Isaias, the ninth named storm of 2026 in the Atlantic.

Residents from Alabama to portions of the Florida Panhandle should prepare for long-term power outages. The situation in Pensacola on Thursday.

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 Nolo is expected to become a hurricane later on Thursday as it approaches Hawaii.

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While parts of Florida are experiencing a wet start to the weekend, those conditions are not being driven by tropical weather but instead a stalled cold front that is expected to hang around for days and bring rains around the state.

Heavy rain and possible flash flooding is forecast for the Southwestern United States due to hurricanes this weekend.

Hurricane Rachel is turning toward Southern California and could arrive early Sunday as a weaker post-tropical storm, with San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles facing potential rain, wind, flooding and dangerous surf.