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Isaias is now a ‘major’ hurricane barreling toward northern Gulf Coast

States Newsroom · October 9, 2026

Note: We will update this story as the situation develops. Isaias is now a Category 3 hurricane, a designation that puts it in the category of “major” hurricanes. The National Hurricane Center reports sustained winds of 120 mph and stronger gusts. The storm was traveling toward the northern Gulf Coast at 15 mph and…

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Isaias is now a ‘major’ hurricane barreling toward northern Gulf Coast

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