National Weather Service(@NWS):10/09/2026 1p CT update: Hurricane #Isaias is beginning to bring tropical storm conditions to the northern Gulf Coast. Isaias is a category 3 hurricane with max sustained winds near 120 mph. Fluctuations in intensity are possible through this afternoon, but Isaias is expected to be at or near major hurricane strength when it makes landfall within the warning area this evening. Preparations against life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds should be rushed to completion in the next couple hours.

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2026.10.09 18:33

10/09/2026 1p CT update: Hurricane #Isaias# is beginning to bring tropical storm conditions to the northern Gulf Coast. Isaias is a category 3 hurricane with max sustained winds near 120 mph. Fluctuations in intensity are possible through this afternoon, but Isaias is expected to be at or near major hurricane strength when it makes landfall within the warning area this evening. Preparations against life-threatening storm surge and devastating winds should be rushed to completion in the next couple hours.