10/08/2026, 4p CT Update Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 2 storm. Additional strengthening is expected through early Friday, and Isaias should remain a dangerous hurricane as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast Friday night. If a hurricane warning or a storm surge warning has been issued for your area, any preparations to protect life and property from storm surge and damaging winds should be rushed to completion today. Check for the latest forecast updates. ↧