Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens northern Gulf Coast. See maps, forecast path.
Updated on: October 8, 2026 / 12:51 AM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday.
- It is the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, with a late development impacting the forecast for the season.
- Hurricane warnings are in effect for parts of Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
- States of emergency have been declared in Florida and Alabama.
- Life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall of 3-10 inches are anticipated along the coast.
- The development of Isaias into a hurricane is later than usual, possibly influenced by a strong El Niño.
- The Atlantic hurricane season typically sees more activity than has occurred so far this year.