Hurricane Isaias live updates: hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters US Gulf Coast

The Guardian Environment Saturday 10 October 2026, 11:05 UTC By Taz Ali 1 min read

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First Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season makes landfall in the USFull story: Hurricane Isaias hammers Gulf coastSign up for the US Breaking News emailWe have a statement from the Alabama governor, Kay Ivey:Right now, we are worried about strong winds, heavy rain and possible spinoff tornadoes in certain parts of the state. As we approach the weekend and any travel plans, make sure you have reliable information as conditions develop.

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We have a statement from the Alabama governor, Kay Ivey:

Right now, we are worried about strong winds, heavy rain and possible spinoff tornadoes in certain parts of the state. As we approach the weekend and any travel plans, make sure you have reliable information as conditions develop. We often hear in emergency management: Hope for the best. Prepare for the worst. That is the approach we need with this particular storm system. After all, we only want to see one Tide roll this weekend. Y’all be safe, heed local warnings and stay weather aware.”

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