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BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall

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What happened

BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.

Key facts

  • BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 19:39:32 UTC.

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  1. First Hurricane of the Atlantic season due to hit the Gulf coast

  2. BBC on Hurricane Isaias and its expected Gulf Coast landfall

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