Isaias becomes major hurricane as it barrels toward Florida Panhandle, NHC says
- Posted on October 9, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Isaias becomes major hurricane as it barrels toward Florida Panhandle, NHC says
Hurricane Isaias, on a path to become the first Atlantic hurricane to strike the U.S. this year, muscled up to major hurricane strength Friday morning as it churned closer to the Florida Panhandle, according to the National Hurricane Center.