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The Latest: Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a Category 3 ahead of expected landfall

Isaias has strengthened into a major hurricane as it heads toward the U.S. Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Hurricane Isaias update: Storm strengthens to Category 3 as it surges toward Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center said the hurricane is set to make landfall late on Friday

The Independent UK · Oct 9

Two Hurricanes, Two Coasts: Hurricane Isaias could strengthen to Cat 3 as category 4 Simon threatens Pacific Coast

Hurricane Isaias is set to strengthen into a Category 3 storm just before it makes landfall in either Florida, Mississippi, or Alabama. The National Hurricane Center has issued storm surge warnings and alerts for hurricane conditions in impacted regions. In a similar vein, Hurricane Simon is on track to become…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Weather Today October 9: When will winter begin in India? IMD shares cold-wave update as Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Karnataka brace for rain

Winter in India: The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall in parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka, with a low-pressure area likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around October 13. The Southwest Monsoon is expected to withdraw from the entire country by mid-October, as the Northeast Monsoon…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Isaias strengthens into Category 2 hurricane; halts 63% of Gulf oil output, 1.3 mln barrels a day off market

Hurricane Isaias is predicted to become a dangerous storm as it approaches the Gulf Coast. Preparations are underway, including evacuations and securing boats in coastal areas. The hurricane could bring severe weather, including high winds and heavy rainfall, affecting multiple states. Oil production is also being impacted significantly due to…

The Economic Times · Oct 9

Okaloosa Mandatory Evacuation Covers Zones A and B as Hurricane Isaias Threatens 5- to 7-Foot Storm Surge

Okaloosa County ordered Zones A and B to evacuate as Hurricane Isaias nears. Shelter sites, special needs registration, and surge risks are explained.

Medical Daily · Oct 8

Hurricane Isaías Ties a 121-Year Record — And It's About to Slam Pensacola as a Category 2 Storm

Category 2 Hurricane Isaías, the record-late first storm of 2026, targets Pensacola with evacuation orders, an airport shutdown, and up to 7 feet of storm surge.

Latin Times · Oct 8

Atlantic hurricanes starting with 'I' typically bring death and destruction. Isaias is up next

Atlantic hurricanes starting with the letter ‘I’ share a long history of death and destruction

The Independent UK · Oct 8

El Nino could rank among strongest since 1950, peak in December, last through February: UN body

El Nino is forecasted to intensify and peak by December, lasting through February 2027. Sea surface temperatures are expected to reach unprecedented levels during this phenomenon, affecting global weather patterns. It could be one of the strongest El Ninos since at least 1950, according to the World Meteorological Organization. India…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

Hurricane Isaias update: Gulf Coast braces for life-threatening storm surge

Forecasters warned Isaias could deliver destructive hurricane-force winds

The Independent UK · Oct 8