October 8, 2026 — Gulf Coast evacuations underway as Hurricane Isaias strengthens

Isaias has rapidly strengthened into the Atlantic season’s first hurricane en route to landfall on the northern Gulf Coast by the weekend. Follow for the latest

Hurricane Isaias Strengthens as It Moves Toward Gulf Coast

Isaias is the first storm in the Atlantic this year to reach hurricane status. El Niño has kept the season relatively quiet.
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Hurricane Season Is 2 Weeks Away — 8 Things To Know Right Now

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Hurricane Isaias not expected to impact Texas, but more tropical moisture on the way

The first hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season has formed in the Gulf, but Texas shouldn’t expect any impacts.  Hurricane Isaias was upgraded overnight on Thursday, October 8, and it is expected to continue strengthening until landfall.

Track Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf, potential North Carolina impacts

As of Thursday, Oct. 8, Isaias is a Category 1 hurricane, the first of the 2026 Atlantic season. Track the storm and see potential impact to NC.