# Tropical Storm Isaias forms, forecast to become a hurricane and hit the US Gulf Coast this week

https://mins.news/en/item/89369

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-07 09:45 UTC
- World
- Original: https://bit.ly/4y6SFSs

> Tropical Storm Isaias has formed off eastern Mexico. Forecasters expect it to strengthen into a hurricane and reach the U.S. Gulf Coast later this week.

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