Tropical Depression Forms, First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Season Expected
A tropical depression has formed approximately 630 miles south of the Mississippi River’s mouth, with the National Hurricane Center (NHC) increasing its formation chances to 90% over the next seven days. This system is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias by Wednesday and reach hurricane strength by Thursday, marking the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. Forecasts indicate a potential landfall as a Category 1 hurricane between southeast Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle on Saturday, with maximum sustained winds near 80 mph.
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