2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
In short
Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Friday, 10 October 2026, as a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, causing heavy rain and flooding along the US Gulf Coast.
What is happening
The season has been unusually quiet until the recent rapid intensification of Hurricane Isaias. This storm is the first hurricane of the 2026 season and is currently hammering the Gulf Coast with life-threatening storm surges.
When
The season began on 1 June 2026 and is scheduled to end on 30 November 2026.
Why it matters
Isaias is significant because it broke through an eerily quiet season to become the first hurricane of the year. Its late formation and sudden strength highlight how unpredictable tropical cyclone activity can be.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse this with previous Atlantic hurricane seasons that had much higher storm counts earlier in the year.