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Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026
BBC Science Wednesday 07 October 2026, 13:21 UTC 1 min read
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El Niño has led to an eerily quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is now set to impact the southern USA.

El Niño has led to an eerily quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is now set to impact the southern USA.
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