National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

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 >

Click a location below for detailed forecast.

Last Map Update: Thu, Oct 8, 2026 at 5:44:48 am PDT

There are no watches, warnings, or advisories at this time.

Two cold fronts are expected Friday into the weekend. The first one will arrive on Friday with gusty west winds. Then over the weekend winds will shift out of the northeast. Potential impacts include elevated fire weather conditions, blowing dust, choppy lakes, and loose objects becoming airborne.
Temperatures trend much colder this weekend with light snow expected above 4000-5000 feet Friday night through Saturday. Heading into the backcountry? Prepare for cold, wet conditions and freezing temperatures in the mid-20s to low 30s!

Text Product Selector (Selected product opens in current window)