<img alt="This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Tropical Storm Isaias off the eastern coast of Mexico on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2278x2242+0+0/resize/2278x2242!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F0d%2F77%2F9aa0cdf848b8be594dcf756ab962%2Fap26280555166570.jpg" /><p>The National Hurricane Center reported late Wednesday that Hurricane Isaias is projected to strike the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week. The hurricane is expected to bring heavy rainfall and the possibility of flash flooding.</p><p>(Image credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)</p><img src="https://media.npr.org/include/images/tracking/npr-rss-pixel.png?story=g-s1-147095" />
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Hurricane Isaias forms and is expected to impact the U.S. Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias has formed and is expected to impact the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week. The National Hurricane Center has indicated that the hurricane may bring heavy rains and flash flooding.
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Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season
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Hurricane Isaias forms and is expected to impact the U.S. Gulf Coast