What to expect as Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast as a major storm

A weather story from the U.S., reported by PBS NewsHour.

Weather · the U.S. · October 9, 2026

From PBS NewsHour

Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane as it heads toward the Gulf Coast. Residents are rushing to prepare for the storm, which is packing winds up to 120 mph and is expected to make landfall Friday night.

Reported by PBS NewsHour, October 9, 2026. Read the full story at PBS NewsHour →

More weather from the U.S.

Hurricane Simon strengthens into Category 4 storm as it takes aim at Mexico · CBS News
Hundreds of thousands without power as Isaias makes landfall, kills at least 4 · CBS News
Watch: Shocking videos show the moment Hurricane Isaias hit the Gulf Coast · CBS News
Hurricane Isaias kills at least four people as millions are still under threat · NBC News
Isaias becomes tropical storm, heads towards Tennessee Valley · NPR National
At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama · NPR News
Hurricane Isaias leaves at least two people dead · NBC News
Isaias makes landfall as Category 2 hurricane · CBS News

All weather → · the U.S. local news →

Open HeyHomees →