Tropical Storm Isaias may become first 2026 Atlantic hurricane; Florida declares emergency

The NHC said Isaias is expected to strengthen rapidly over the next couple of days and become a hurricane by Thursday.Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Gulf of Mexico early Wednesday and is forecast to become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, threatening the US Gulf Coast later this week, as Florida has declared a state of emergency in 25 counties.