# Hurricane Isaias strengthens into a Category 3 major hurricane as last-minute Gulf Coast evacuations begin

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- CNN, 2026-10-09 13:03 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/09/weather/live-news/hurricane-isaias-gulf-storm?Date=20261009&Profile=CNN

> Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 major hurricane, while last-minute evacuations are underway along the Gulf Coast.

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