Isaias becomes 1st Atlantic hurricane of 2026
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Maps and models: Tracking Hurricane Isaias
Isaias has become a hurricane, and landfall is forecast on the Gulf Coast late Friday night into Saturday.
Sustained winds are considered “damaging” when they reach 50 knots, or 58 m.p.h., and can start to break tree limbs and tear off roof shingles. More widespread damage occurs as winds reach and exceed hurricane force, which is 74 m.p.h.
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Hurricane Rachel path map: San Diego, LA, Orange County, Nevada, Arizona face rain, flood threat
Hurricane Rachel is turning toward Southern California and could arrive early Sunday as a weaker post-tropical storm, with San Diego, Orange County and Los Angeles facing potential rain, wind, flooding and dangerous surf.
Tropical Storm Nolo is expected to become a hurricane later on Thursday as it approaches Hawaii.
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become a hurricane later this week. Get the latest maps and models here.
Be wary of hurricanes that start with the letter “I.” The ninth letter of the alphabet leads all others in the number of named Atlantic storms that have been retired over the decades due to their destruction or high death tolls.