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Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season

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Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river flooding

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Section: Environment
By: Guardian staff reporter
Published: Oct 9, 2026, 9:59 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 9, 2026, 2:39 PM UTC

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Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026, made landfall near Destin, Florida, on the northern Gulf Coast.

CBS NewsUnited StatesHurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See maps, forecast path.

Tropical Storm Isaias is now the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 — and it's spinning toward the southeastern U.S.

NPRUnited StatesIsaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

An atmospheric scientist explains what’s been going on in the atmosphere, and how El Niño and the jet stream both play important roles.

The ConversationHow Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an extremely quiet 2026 season

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Atlantic Ocean

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The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the world's five oceans, with an area of about 85,133,000 square kilometers (32,870,000 sq mi). It covers approximately 17% of Earth's surface and about 24% of its water surface area. During the Age of Discovery, it was known for separating the New World of the Americas from the Old World of Afro-Eurasia.

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Hurricane Isaias Strengthens as It Moves Toward Gulf CoastThe New York TimesUnited States16 hr. ago
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast. See maps, forecast path.CBS NewsUnited States23 hr. ago
Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic seasonNPRUnited States3 days ago
How Hurricane Isaias broke through to become the first Atlantic hurricane in an extremely quiet 2026 seasonThe Conversation41 hr. ago
Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic seasonAP NewsUnited States2 days ago
The name Isaias returns for the Atlantic hurricane season after 6 yearsKSAT39 hr. ago
Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane while churning toward the US Gulf Coast. What to knowKJCT3 days ago
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a Category 2 storm as it continues moving toward Gulf CoastABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos2 days ago
Is Hurricane Isaias going to hit Ohio? Forecast as storm approaches USThe Columbus Dispatch2 days ago
Hurricane Isaias tracker: Category 1 storm expected to strengthen before making landfall along Gulf Coast; evacuations ordered in Alabama and FloridaYahoo2 days ago
Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coastsNBC NewsUnited States3 days ago
Isaias become first Atlantic hurricane, now in the Gulf | It's expected to hit the Gulf CoastWXII33 hr. ago

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