Track Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf: spaghetti models, maps
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Isaias brings rain, wind and storm surge to the Gulf Coast; it is the Atlantic season's first hurricane.

Jonathan  Belles
ByJonathan Belles•
1 hour agoUpdated: October 9, 2026, 5:22 pm EDTPublished: October 9, 2026, 2:00 pm EDT

Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain, storm surge flooding to the Gulf Coast and flash flooding and high winds well inland in the Southeast this weekend.

That includes southern portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.

For the latest forecast with full details on this storm, click here. We also have live updates here.

Current information

Current satellite

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Current radar

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DCT 4


Current winds

DCT 8


Forecast path

Atlantic Storm Info 1


Watches and warnings

Atlantic Storm 1 Watches Warnings 1
DCT 9


Spaghetti model tracks

DCT 26


Daily forecast

DCT 18
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Potential impacts

Impact risk

The map below shows the general risk from Isaias and its inland remnant, including from rainfall flooding, winds and storm surge near the coast. This map will update throughout the duration of the storm.

The impact levels on the map mean:

  • "Aware" (yellow): Some significant impacts could occur. Check frequently for forecast updates ahead.
  • "Prepare" (orange): More widespread, significant storm impacts are increasingly possible. Consider stocking up on supplies, plan for potential power outages and know your evacuation or escape routes if you live in an area prone to storm surge or rainfall flooding.
  • "Alert" (red): Storm impacts will arrive soon or are already occurring. Put your preparedness plan into action. Heed any orders from local officials to evacuate and remain in safe shelter once conditions deteriorate until the storm is over.
DCT 12


Rainfall forecast

DCT 48


Flood potential

Friday heavy rain forecast
Saturday heavy rain forecast


Tornado threat

DCT 40
DCT 41


Storm surge

DCT 30


Environment around the storm

Shearing winds aloft

These are areas of strong wind shear, the difference in wind speed and direction with height, which are shown in purple. High wind shear is hostile to mature tropical cyclones and those trying to develop.

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Water temperatures

Sea surface temperatures above 80 degrees are generally supportive of tropical development

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Season so far

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