Hurricane Isaias intensifies, bringing dangerous storm surge and warnings to US Gulf coast

Hurricane Isaias, the first of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, intensifies and brings storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rainfall to the US Gulf coast, prompting evacuations and state of emergencies in several states.

Why it matters. Millions of people in the Gulf coast region are affected by the hurricane, facing potential damage from storm surge, wind, and flooding, as well as long-duration power outages and tornado threats.