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Isaias sets record as latest Atlantic hurricane, drenches Maryland
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Key Points:
- Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane but has since been downgraded to a Post-Tropical Cyclone.
- The storm set a record for the latest start to the Atlantic hurricane season, forming on October 7, the latest since at least 1905.
- At least four deaths have been linked to Isaias, including two fatalities caused by fallen trees in Florida and Alabama.
- Forecasters warned of potential flooding extending into the Appalachian region, and the Maryland Transit Authority advised drivers to exercise caution due to wet roads and heavy rain.
- Isaias is the first Atlantic hurricane in nearly a year, following Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 and Hurricane Erin earlier that same season.
