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Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a major category three storm

Published October 8, 2026 1:15 pm • Updated October 9, 2026 8:59 am •
Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a major category three storm
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El Niño has led to a quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is set to make landfall later on Friday into Saturday across the US Gulf Coast.

El Niño has led to a quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is set to make landfall later on Friday into Saturday across the US Gulf Coast.

Source: BBC News US & Canada — Original report ↗

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