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Isaias becomes major category three storm before landfall

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What happened

Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season has been continuing to strengthen and is now a category three 'major' hurricane.

Key facts

  • Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season has been continuing to strengthen and is now a category three 'major' hurricane.
  • Reported by BBC Science and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:46:32 UTC.

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  1. Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a major category three storm

  2. Hurricane Isaias strengthens as it heads towards land

  3. Isaias becomes major category three storm before landfall

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by BBC Science