# Hurricane Isaias strengthens to Category 2 and heads for Gulf Coast

https://mins.news/en/item/93024

- NBC News, 2026-10-09 11:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.today.com/video/hurricane-isaias-strengthens-to-category-2-what-to-expect-271320133929

> Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to Category 2 and is barreling toward shore as the Gulf Coast braces for impact. Evacuation orders are in effect in parts of Florida’s panhandle and neighboring Alabama.

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