WorldIsaias becomes a major hurricane; 63% of US Gulf oil output shut down

Name: Isaias becomes a major hurricane; 63% of US Gulf oil output shut down
Uploaded: 2026-10-09T15:01:58.000Z
Description: The National Hurricane Center says Isaias has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane, with sustained winds of 120 mph. Forecasts project landfall east of New Orleans, potentially sparing vital energy infrastructure, while major producers including Shell, Chevron and BP have evacuated non-essential personnel.

The National Hurricane Center says Isaias has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane, with sustained winds of 120 mph. Forecasts project landfall east of New Orleans, potentially sparing vital energy infrastructure, while major producers including Shell, Chevron and BP have evacuated non-essential personnel.

CNN 2026-10-09 15:01