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Hurricane Isaias strengthens as Gulf Coast prepares for Friday landfall

The first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 is heading toward Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, with further strengthening expected and warnings of dangerous storm surge, flooding and destructive winds.

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Key moments · 7

Western Gulf system shows potential to become hurricane

Ars Technica Science ↗

Tropical Storm Isaias forms off eastern Mexico

CBC News ↗

Hurricane threat warnings prompt shoppers to stockpile essentials

CBS Top Stories ↗

Isaias confirmed as first Atlantic hurricane of season

NPR News ↗

DeSantis declares emergency for 25 Florida counties

WESH ↗

Forecast points toward Mississippi, Alabama and Florida Panhandle

CBS Top Stories ↗

Landfall expected late Friday or early Saturday

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20 articles

  1. ‘Dangerous, life-threatening’ Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it barrels toward the Gulf Coast
    New York Post
  2. Hurricane Isaias Nears Major Status Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall
    Bloomberg
  3. Hurricane Isaias tracker: Live maps show the storm’s path in real time as Gulf states brace for landfall
    Fast Company
  4. Huracán Isaías aumenta sus vientos y se acerca a Estados Unidos: podría ser categoría 2
    El Colombiano | noticias de Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia y el mundo.
  5. Hurricane Isaias forecast to bring dangerous storm surge, with millions under warnings in US - The Guardian
    The Guardian

11 articles

  1. Tropical Storm Isaias intensifies as shoppers stockpile water, food, essentials
    CBS Top Stories
  2. Isaias expected to become hurricane before hitting U.S. Gulf Coast, forecasters say
    CBC News
  3. Tropical Storm Isaias Could Turn Into Cat 2 Hurricane
    Bloomberg
  4. The Atlantic hurricane season has been eerily quiet—Tropical Storm Isaias could change that
    Scientific American Content: Global Science
  5. Tropical Storm Isaias may become first 2026 Atlantic hurricane; Florida declares emergency
    Indian Express

3 articles

  1. First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Seen Threatening US Gulf Coast
    Mint
  2. It looks like the Atlantic storm season may finally produce a hurricane
    Ars Technica Science
  3. The Atlantic’s Record-Late First Hurricane May Be Brewing in the Gulf
    Gizmodo Tech