Hurricane Isaias caused major damage during a historically quiet Atlantic season

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  Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm on Saturday.

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  The storm brought 105-mile-per-hour winds and torrential rain, spawning tornadoes, destroying buildings and downing power lines.

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  By Tuesday, at least four people had died and thousands remained without power.

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  Isaias was the first hurricane of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and the latest first hurricane in an Atlantic season on record.

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  Experts said the storm formed when wind shear briefly eased and warm Atlantic water helped it intensify.

Who

Hurricane Isaias affected the U.S. Gulf Coast; at least four people died.

What

The Category 2 hurricane brought extreme rain and 105-mile-per-hour winds, causing tornadoes, damage to buildings and power lines, and power outages.

When

It made landfall on Saturday. The article was published on October 13, 2026.

Where

The U.S. Gulf Coast and the wider Gulf region.

Why

Wind shear briefly eased off the Gulf Coast, and extremely warm Atlantic water helped Isaias grow quickly.

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