ScienceFirst Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Threatens US Gulf Coast
The first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 is forming off the Mexican coast and is expected to hit the US Gulf Coast soon. A tropical depression with 35 mph winds formed about 630 miles south of the Mississippi River's mouth. It will likely become Tropical Storm Isaias by Wednesday and a Category 2 hurricane by Thursday, with winds up to 100 mph. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle are advised to prepare for heavy rainfall and monitor updates.
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