Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 9, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Oct 7, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Isaias strengthens to Category 2
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Hurricane Isaias strengthened to Category 2 on Thursday, becoming the first Atlantic hurricane of the season. The description says it was the latest first hurricane on record.
WHO: Hurricane Isaias
WHAT: Strengthened to Category 2 and became the Atlantic season's first hurricane.
WHEN: Oct 8, 2026 at 11:13 PM ET
WHERE: Atlantic Ocean
WHY: Reason not reported.
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