Hurricane Simon strengthens to a Category 2 storm, the National Hurricane Center says

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Simon has strengthened to a Category 2 storm and was forecast to approach Mexico’s coast as a major hurricane this weekend, the National Hurricane Center said Friday.

Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias developed late Wednesday as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026. Its development this late in the year tied a historical record.

Hurricane Isaias could make landfall as a monster Cat 3 storm as conditions worsen along Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias is continuing to strengthen in the Gulf, after becoming the first Atlantic hurricane of the season and is forecast to make landfall along the northern Gulf Coast later this week as a dangerous Category 2 hurricane.

Tracking Hurricane Simon

Sustained winds are considered “damaging” when they reach 50 knots, or 58 m.p.h., and can start to break tree limbs and tear off roof shingles. More widespread damage occurs as winds reach and exceed hurricane force, which is 74 m.p.h.
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Mayor of Pensacola on Hurricane Isaias prep: 'We certainly know what it takes'

Communities on the U.S. Gulf Coast are preparing for Hurricane Isaias, now a Category 3 hurricane, to make landfall Friday night.

Pensacola power outage map as Hurricane Isaias impacts Florida

Hurricane Isaias is bringing dangerous storm surge, high winds and flooding rain to Florida. See power outage map, updates for Pensacola, Escambia.