Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along US Gulf Coast
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Hurricane Isaias, Georgia and First Alert Weather Day
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Article first published: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, 5 a.m. ET
Hurricane Isaias is expected to continue to intensify before making landfall late Friday or early Saturday. See latest update from Hurricane Center.
Isaias is the first storm in the Atlantic this year to reach hurricane status. El Niño has kept the season relatively quiet.
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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The WXII 12 First Warning Weather Team is tracking the latest on Hurricane Isaias.
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