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

https://mins.news/en/video/93398

- CNN, 2026-10-09 15:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHo9EcZX-zo

> 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.

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