Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season
- Isaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb.
- It is expected to strengthen to a category 2 hurricane as it approaches the US’s northern Gulf coast on Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- As a result of the strong El Niño, it has been a notably quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
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- Isaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb.
- It is expected to strengthen to a category 2 hurricane as it approaches the US’s northern Gulf coast on Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
- As a result of the strong El Niño, it has been a notably quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
Sources: Guardian