What happened
Tropical Storm Isaias has formed in the Gulf. This three-minute Newstro Breaking News report covers the National Hurricane Center's October 7, 2026, 4 AM CDT (0900 UTC) Advisory 3: 40 mph sustained winds, a forecast of hurricane strengthening, and a growing threat to the northern Gulf Coast.
FORECAST SNAPSHOT — NOT LIVE STATUS
The wind, track, rainfall and watch-status information in this video is dated to Advisory 3. Later forecasts and alerts can change. Check your local National Weather Service for current information. Follow local emergency officials for evacuation instructions.
The NHC forecast reaches 110 mph sustained winds over the Gulf early Friday; this is a forecast peak, not observed wind or a guaranteed landfall intensity. The cone shows the probable track of the storm's center, not every area that could experience dangerous weather. Rainfall amounts shown are forecasts, not measured totals. At the advisory time, no coastal watches or warnings had been issued; forecasters expected watches later Wednesday.
The NOAA satellite image was captured at 10:16 UTC (5:16 AM CDT) on October 7, separately from the 4 AM advisory. The WPC rainfall graphic was created at 4:06 AM CDT and covers the period from 7 AM CDT October 7 through 7 AM CDT October 12. Original map legends and dates are retained.
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