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Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

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Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic seasonWorldPing
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What happened

The National Hurricane Center said late Wednesday that the hurricane was on track to strike the U.S.

Gulf Coast later in the week.

It's expected to bring heavy rains and potentially flash flooding.

Key facts

  • Reported by NPR Top and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:22:15 UTC.

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