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Tropical threat brewing in Gulf could impact U.S. as a hurricane this weekend. See maps, possible path.

CBS News • October 6, 2026 • general

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Tropical Depression Nine formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Isaias by Wednesday and potentially a hurricane by Thursday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The storm is forecasted to move northward toward the Gulf Coast this weekend, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall to the Gulf Coast and Southeast, with moisture possibly reaching the Ohio Valley and Northeast by midweek next week.
Uncertainties remain regarding the storm’s timing, intensity, and severity of impacts, with some models predicting effects starting Friday evening and others later in the weekend.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 25 counties to ensure preparedness for potential severe weather in the Panhandle and Big Bend regions.
Historically, "I"-named storms in the Atlantic, such as Ian, Ida, Irma, and Irene, have often been severe and frequently retired, with Isaias replacing Ike on the naming list since 2008.

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