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The National Hurricane Center initiated advisories -- and the all-important track maps -- on Tropical Depression Nine on Tuesday afternoon. Forecasters said the depression could become Tropical Storm Isaias (pronounced ees-ah-EE-ahs) by Wednesday and then the first hurricane of 2026 on Thursday as it tracks northward toward the Gulf Coast.
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.
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Hurricane Isaias continues to track farther east, sparing the Heartland from significant impacts. While some western counties may see little to no rain, the region will still experience breezy conditions and cooler temperatures through the weekend.
Invest 92L is expected to become a tropical depression soon and could strengthen into the season's ninth named storm, Isaias.
How do scientists get data from the inside of a storm? NOAA’s Hurricane Hunters fly straight into them. The administration’s Hurricane Hunters use their aircraft to gather measurements that can help improve forecast models, NOAA flight director Kerri Englert explained.