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Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season

Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season
NPR News Thursday 08 October 2026, 05:22 UTC By The Associated Press 1 min read
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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.(Image credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

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.

(Image credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

Isaias (PERSON) Atlantic (LOCATION) The National Hurricane Center (ORG) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (ORG)
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