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Isaias

Major Hurricane Isaias is a powerful storm located 237 mi S of Pensacola, FL, moving NNE at 15 mph, and people along the northern Gulf Coast should pay close attention to its track and warnings.

Max winds
120 mph
Pressure
959 mb
Movement
NNE at 15 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
237 mi S of Pensacola, FL
Show coordinates
27.00°, -87.60°

What this means

Major Hurricane Isaias is a very strong storm with maximum winds of 121 mph. It is currently located 237 mi S of Pensacola, FL, and is moving towards the North-Northeast at 15 mph. This is a significant storm that could bring dangerous conditions to the Gulf Coast.

Several warnings are in effect for coastal areas. A Hurricane Warning is active from Ocean Springs, MS, to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL. Tropical Storm Warnings cover areas from the Jefferson/Plaquemines Parish Line, LA, to west of Ocean Springs, MS, and also from east of the Bay/Gulf County Line to the Aucilla River, FL.

There are also Storm Surge Warnings from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to the Suwannee River, and a Storm Surge Watch from the Suwannee River to Yankeetown, FL. Residents in these areas should prepare for potential life-threatening storm surge and follow instructions from local officials.

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 Suwannee River
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
  • • Suwannee River to Yankeetown, FL

Official resources

Last updated 10/9/2026, 2:00:13 PM · Latest advisory 10/9/2026, 12:20:00 PM