Hurricane Isaias could hit Gulf Coast Friday or Saturday

Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, is intensifying as a Category 2 storm. It is expected to make landfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, threatening multiple states. Millions are on high alert as forecasters warn of damaging winds, heavy rain, flooding, and storm surge, with the possibility of tornadoes. National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan provided the latest updates regarding the storm's power and movement.