# Strengthening tropical depression poised to become Hurricane Isaias and hit the southern US

https://mins.news/en/item/89318

- CNN, 2026-10-07 09:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/06/weather/tropical-storm-isaias-hurricane-track-gulf-climate?Date=20261007&Profile=CNN

> A strengthening tropical depression is expected to develop into Hurricane Isaias this week, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the southern United States.

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