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 Isaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb. It is expected to strengthen further into a category 2 hurricane before approaching the US’s northern Gulf coast on Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Admin…
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- Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 seasonThe Guardian World