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The Atlantic’s Record-Late First Hurricane May Be Brewing in the Gulf

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What happened

The storm has a 90% chance of hurricane formation within the next 48 hours, and models suggest it will make landfall in the United States.

Key facts

  • The storm has a 90% chance of hurricane formation within the next 48 hours, and models suggest it will make landfall in the United States.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:50:11 UTC.

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