Isaias Expected To Be A Strong Hurricane Approaching The Northern Gulf Coast Friday

Isaias is expected to strengthen and be a strong hurricane when it approaches the northern Gulf Coast on Friday. Damaging hurricane-force winds and life-threatening storm surge impacts are expected Friday into Saturday. Isaias will bring heavy rainfall to the northern Gulf Coast and much of the Southeast U.S. Friday into the weekend. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 6:44:25 am PDT

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Chance of Sub-Freezing Temperatures Ahead

Potential for Gusty Winds Friday

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Sub-freezing temperatures ahead. Saturday night into Sunday morning has good chances of getting below freezing in the highlighted areas. residents in these area should be mindful of potential impacts to their location. Please have multiple ways to receive alerts for your location.

Hold on to your hats because the chance for gusty winds will return Friday, mostly in the afternoon hours into the early evening hours. There is higher probability (50-95%) of gusts greater than 40 mph for areas in the Kittitas Valley, Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Lower Columbia Basin and along the Foothills of the Blues. There is lower probability (35-45%) of gusts greater than 40 mph for areas in Yakima Valley. Make sure to have ways to receive forecast updates and, as always, stay weather aware!

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Isaias Expected To Be A Strong Hurricane Approaching The Northern Gulf Coast Friday

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