Gulf Coast braces for Hurricane Isaias, first of the season

Brady KnoxOctober 8, 2026

Hurricane Isaias is expected to reach the Gulf coast as a Category 2 hurricane late Friday or Saturday, marking the season’s first hurricane. It strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph winds in the Gulf of america. Warnings are in effect from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to Florida’s panhandle, with Alabama, mississippi, and western Florida projected to be most affected. Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane late Friday or Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the season. The storm has already strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph while over the Gulf of Mexico.Warnings are in place from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to Florida’s panhandle. Alabama, Mississippi, and western Florida are projected to be the most affected areas. Residents in these regions are advised to stay informed and prepare for potential impacts.

Hurricane Isaias is slated to hit the Gulf coast as a Category 2 hurricane on Friday or Saturday, marking the first hurricane of the season.

Hurricane Isaias was picking up steam in the Gulf of America and was identified by the National Hurricane Center on Thursday morning as a Category 1 hurricane with 80-mile-per hour winds. Hurricane warnings are currently in place from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, to the panhandle of Florida. Current projections have Alabama, Mississippi, and western Florida positioned to be the worst hit.