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Hurricane Isaias threatens Gulf Coast

Tropical depression forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast from Louisiana toward Florida, with storm impacts also affecting the Alabama-Georgia football game.

21 stories1183 sourcesUpdated Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 7, 2026
A tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast from Louisiana toward Florida.
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Oct 7, 2026
Trump said a hurricane is going in the vicinity of Alabama and will let Isaias determine if he attends the Alabama-Georgia game.
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Oct 8, 2026
Hurricane Hunters flew into Tropical Storm Isaias to collect measurements for National Hurricane Center forecasts.
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Oct 8, 2026
Gulf Coast counties in Mississippi and Florida open sandbag sites as Isaias threatens flooding.

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Isaias Brings Flooding, Outages Across Southeast

Ahead of Hurricane Isaias, the Port of Mobile suspended vessel and terminal operations while Alabama coastal parks, offices and other facilities closed and events were canceled. Officials said restrictions and reopening plans would depend on storm conditions and post-storm safety assessments.

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Storm-Toppled Trees Kill Two in Alabama, Florida

A fallen tree struck a home on Monterey Drive in Birmingham early Saturday, killing one person and trapping another. Firefighters rescued the second person, who was treated at the scene; the incident occurred as storm-related weather moved through the area.

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Gulf Coast communities impose Isaias curfews

Authorities in parts of Alabama and Florida imposed curfews as Hurricane Isaias approached, asking residents to stay off roads so emergency crews could respond and assess damage. Santa Rosa County extended its dusk-to-dawn curfew until its state of emergency is lifted, citing disabled traffic lights and concerns about looting and unsafe driving.

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Isaias Disrupts Events; Trump Skips Alabama-Georgia Game

Hurricane Isaias’s expected heavy rain and strong winds have prompted cancellations and postponements across Georgia and Florida. Cobb Schools canceled Saturday activities, while metro Atlanta events and several Tampa Bay festivals were canceled or moved to later dates.

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Sports

Georgia practices wet-ball drills amid Alabama storm threat

As Tropical Storm Isaias threatened Georgia’s game at Alabama, Kirby Smart said the team would prepare for possible bad weather but keep its regular practice focus. He has described using sprinklers and wet-ball drills to build players’ comfort in rain, while emphasizing that game conditions cannot truly be simulated and coaches must adapt their plans.

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Officials Warn of Isaias Scams, Gouging

"This world of AI we live in, anybody can create anything," BBB's Reeves warns as Ivey's order makes unlicensed Alabama storm repair a Class C felony.

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Storms, Hurricane Isaias Disrupt Florida Flights

Thunderstorms have caused thousands of U.S. flight delays and cancellations, with Florida airports including Orlando, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa particularly affected; the FAA warned that storm-related delays, reroutings or traffic restrictions may continue, though its advisory did not call for airport closures or a general ground stop. Tropical Storm Isaias was also expected to strengthen and bring further travel disruptions as it approached Florida.

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Southeast officials urge preparation for Isaias

As storms bring risks of rain, wind and fallen trees, officials are urging residents to stay informed, prepare homes and use caution on the roads; Montgomery crews are clearing a downed tree. A tree-care professional advises people to shelter safely and leave hazardous cleanup to trained crews rather than attempting it themselves.

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30 Flamingos Ride Out Isaias in Zoo Bathroom

ZooWorld keepers moved 30 flamingos into a sturdy restroom as Hurricane Isaias threatened their outdoor enclosure, where the birds huddled together away from dangerous winds. Video of the flock’s cramped shelter went viral, and the zoo reported that its animals survived the storm.

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Hurricane Isaias Prompts Southeast Emergency Preparations

Officials across the Gulf Coast are urging residents to prepare now for Tropical Storm Isaias, which could strengthen into a hurricane and bring heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds, power outages and hazardous travel beginning Friday. Residents are advised to secure supplies and outdoor items, plan for outages and evacuations, follow trusted forecasts, and avoid waiting until the last minute to leave; emergency agencies and the Salvation Army are coordinating response preparations.

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Isaias Remnants Expected to Bring Mid-Atlantic Rain, Wind

Forecasts point to warm, mostly sunny and dry conditions across Denver and northeast Kansas, while rain from the remnants of Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring heavy downpours, gusty winds and isolated flash-flood or tornado risks to the Washington, D.C., region. Maryland is expected to have comfortable mid-70s temperatures before the storm arrives.

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Sports

College GameDay Moves Indoors for Alabama-Georgia Amid Isaias

College GameDay moves indoors to Coleman Coliseum amid Hurricane Isaias for Alabama-Georgia; Bryce Young guest picks while Trump's attendance plans hang on the storm.

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Isaias Could Reach Category 3 Before Gulf Landfall

A tropical depression in the Gulf was forecast to strengthen into Hurricane Isaias and threaten the upper Gulf Coast, from Louisiana toward Florida, while forecasters monitored its track and potential heavy rain. New Orleans residents were urged to clear storm drains and report clogged catch basins to help reduce flooding.

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Regional forecasts signal shifting weather patterns

Isaias dumped several inches of rain and damaging winds on metro Atlanta before the storm moved out.

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4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast

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Hurricane Isaias Rips Roofs Across Florida

Category 2 Isaias came ashore near Destin Friday night at 105 mph, leaving roughly 448,000 Florida accounts without power by Saturday morning.

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Gulf Coast counties prepare sandbag sites for Isaias

Communities in Mississippi and Florida are opening sandbag distribution sites as Tropical Storm Isaias threatens heavy rain and possible flooding. Leon County and Tallahassee are offering staffed locations and asking households to take no more than 15 bags, while Destin and Hancock County are also making sandbags available.

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Sports

Isaias Prompts Football Schedule and Game-Day Changes

Alabama State moved its Homecoming football game against Florida A&M to Friday morning and rescheduled other festivities as officials prepare for Tropical Storm Isaias. Weather concerns have also prompted changes to high school football schedules across Alabama.

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Beachgoers visit Gulf Coast for waves before Hurricane Isaias arrives

Lifeguards raised double-red flags at Pensacola Beach Thursday as visitors chased big waves before Isaias. Airport closes 10 a.m. Friday.

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Hurricane Hunters Fly Into Isaias, Gather Forecast Data

Second Lt. Andrew Wilson and Hurricane Hunter crews flew about 700 miles from Keesler into Tropical Storm Isaias on Oct. 7, feeding dropsonde and wing data to the National Hurricane Center.

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Trump Attendance Uncertain as Storm Threatens Alabama-Georgia Game

Trump, not briefed Wednesday, said 'A hurricane is going in the vicinity of Alabama? That's not good' and will let Isaias determine if he attends Alabama-Georgia.

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