Atlantic Hurricanes Starting with ‘I’ Bring Destruction: Isaias Next

Isaias, the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, is expected to hit the Gulf Coast. Learn about the history of 'I' hurricanes and their impact.

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October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Mobile, Alabama — Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, is expected to make landfall on the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

The storm, which formed one day shy of tying a 121-year-old record for the latest-forming initial hurricane of the season, has already prompted preparations along the coast. Residents in Mobile, Alabama, were seen picking up sandbags at the James Seals Jr. Parks & Recreation Center as they braced for the storm’s arrival.

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Historically, hurricanes starting with the letter ‘I’ have often brought significant destruction. From Hurricane Ivan in 2004, which spawned 118 tornadoes and caused widespread damage, to Hurricane Irene in 2011, which was the costliest Category 1 U.S. hurricane on record, these storms have left a legacy of devastation. As Isaias approaches, communities remain on high alert, ready to face whatever challenges the storm may bring.

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