Hurricane Isaias forecast to bring dangerous storm surge, with millions under warnings in US
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 1 storm and is forecast to make landfall on the US Gulf coast late Friday or early Saturday. Millions of residents from Louisiana to Florida are under warnings for dangerous storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rainfall. State and local officials in Alabama and Florida have declared states of emergency and ordered evacuations in coastal areas.
- ▪Hurricane Isaias is currently a Category 1 hurricane with sustained winds of 80 mph and is expected to strengthen before reaching the northern Gulf Coast.
- ▪Storm surge warnings are in effect from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Steinhatchee, Florida, with officials urging residents to evacuate if instructed.
- ▪Alabama Governor Kay Ivey declared a state of emergency in 40 counties, while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a similar declaration for 25 counties.
- ▪The National Weather Service warns of potential flash and urban flooding, isolated tornadoes, and long-duration power outages across the affected regions.
- ▪School districts in Alabama and Florida have announced closures, and the Federal Aviation Administration has warned of potential Gulf route closures.
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Hurricane Isaias on 8 October 2026. Photograph: NOAAView image in fullscreenHurricane Isaias on 8 October 2026. Photograph: NOAAHurricanesHurricane Isaias forecast to bring dangerous storm surge, with millions under warnings in USResidents in areas from the mouth of the Mississippi River to Florida urged to ‘evacuate if told to do so’Anna BettsThu 8 Oct 2026 10.22 EDTLast modified on Thu 8 Oct 2026 10.23 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMillions of people from Louisiana to Florida are under hurricane warnings on Thursday as Hurricane Isaias looked set to head towards the US Gulf coast with weather officials warning of dangerous storm surge, hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding.Isaias intensified into a hurricane from a tropical storm on Wednesday night, becoming the…
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