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Isaias

Hurricane Isaias is currently 199 mi NW of Mérida, Mexico, and is bringing strong winds and heavy rains to parts of the northern Gulf Coast, with hurricane, tropical storm, and storm surge warnings in effect.

Max winds
75 mph
Pressure
981 mb
Movement
ENE at 9 mph
Official NHC Forecast Cone
Official National Hurricane Center 5-day forecast cone for al092026

The forecast cone represents the probable track of the storm's center. Dangerous impacts can occur well outside the cone.

📍 Basin
Gulf
📍 Location
199 mi NW of Mérida, Mexico
Show coordinates
23.10°, -91.70°

What this means

Hurricane Isaias is moving ENE at 9 mph, with maximum winds of 75 mph. The storm is currently located 199 mi NW of Mérida, Mexico.

Various alerts are in place along the northern Gulf Coast. A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Ocean Springs, MS, to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL. A Tropical Storm Warning covers areas from the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA, to west of Ocean Springs, MS, and from east of the Bay/Gulf County Line to the Aucilla River, FL.

Additionally, a Storm Surge Warning is active from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Steinhatchee River, FL, and a Storm Surge Watch is in effect from the Steinhatchee River to Yankeetown, FL. Residents in these areas should prepare for potential impacts from the hurricane's strong winds, heavy rainfall, and dangerous storm surge.

Watches & Warnings

Active from the latest NHC public advisory.

Hurricane Warning
  • • Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL
Storm Surge Warning
  • • Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Steinhatchee River, FL
Tropical Storm Warning
  • • Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA to west of Ocean Springs, MS
  • • East of Bay/Gulf County Line to Aucilla River, FL
Storm Surge Watch
  • • Steinhatchee River to Yankeetown, FL

Official resources

Last updated 10/8/2026, 6:30:11 AM · Latest advisory 10/8/2026, 6:00:00 AM