CNN(@CNN):Flashes of lightning punctuate Isaias' swirling clouds as it strengthens into the first Atlantic hurricane of the season. The northern Gulf Coast is alert for dangerous storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rain ahead of an expected landfall late Friday or early Saturday. Track it with our experts in the CNN Weather app:

2026.10.08 05:51

Flashes of lightning punctuate Isaias' swirling clouds as it strengthens into the first Atlantic hurricane of the season. The northern Gulf Coast is alert for dangerous storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rain ahead of an expected landfall late Friday or early Saturday. Track it with our experts in the CNN Weather app: