# Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season

https://mins.news/en/video/91651

- Global News, 2026-10-08 15:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuO37MCfdEo

> Isaias strengthened into the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season on Thursday. It was churning about 600 km southwest of the Mississippi River mouth, moving slowly northeast, with sustained winds near 130 km/h. It is expected to reach Category 2 strength and make landfall late Friday or early Saturday.

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