Tropical Storm Isaias becomes a hurricane
Quick Look
- Tropical Storm Isaias has strengthened into a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center said.
- Meteorologists expect it to pass north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday before approaching the northern Gulf Coast of the United States on Friday.
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Why It Matters
Tropical Storm Isaias was located in the Gulf of Mexico and strengthened to a hurricane.
Tropical Storm Isaias has reached hurricane strength in the Gulf of Mexico, the US National Hurricane Center said.
"Isaias became a hurricane," the report said.
Meteorologists expect Isaias to pass north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday and approach the northern Gulf Coast of the United States on Friday.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Hurricane Isaias will pass north of the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday
Likely · Within days
Hurricane Isaias will approach the northern US Gulf Coast on Friday
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- How strong will the hurricane be as it approaches the coast?
- What precautions are taken in coastal areas?
- Are evacuations expected?







