Hurricane, storm surge and tropical storm watches were issued for portions of the U.S. northern Gulf Coast on Wednesday morning, October 7, 2026, as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened over the Gulf of America, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The watches extend from the mouth of the Mississippi River eastward to Yankeetown, Florida.
Tropical Depression Nine strengthened into Tropical Storm Isaias over the Gulf of America early Wednesday, October 7, 2026, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC). The storm is forecast to rapidly strengthen into a hurricane by Thursday and approach the U.S. northern Gulf Coast on Friday.
Tropical Depression Nine formed over the southwestern Gulf of America on October 6, 2026, and is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm early Wednesday and a hurricane on Thursday. The system is expected to approach the U.S. northern Gulf Coast on Friday, with an increasing risk of dangerous wind, storm surge and heavy rainfall impacts.
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit the Cuba region at 18:00 UTC on June 8, 2026. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.1 at a depth of 13 km (8 miles). According to PTWC, there is no significant tsunami threat from this earthquake.
