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Tropical Storm Rachel will bring hazardous conditions to Baja California and the Southwest this weekend, including damaging winds, flash flooding, and life-threatening surf and rip currents. Coastal flooding and erosion are also expected to worsen. hurricanes.gov

National Hurricane Center forecast issued at 11 AM PDT October 10, 2026, showing Tropical Storm Rachel over the Pacific Ocean southwest of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph and moving northeast at 22 mph. Rachel is forecast to approach the northern Baja California coast Sunday morning before weakening to a tropical depression over the southwestern United States by Sunday evening. Tropical storm warnings (blue) and watches (yellow) are in effect for portions of Baja California and Southern California. The white cone shows the probable path of the storm's center, not the full extent of hazardous conditions.
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Considerable flash and urban flooding will be possible. Landslides are also possible across the Southern Appalachians. Additional heavy rains are possible across portions of Northwest FL and heavy rains are also possible across coastal Southwest FL, resulting in flash flooding.
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Heavy rainfall associated with the post-tropical remnants of #Isaias will be spreading quickly northward into the Tennessee Valley, Southern Appalachians and Southeast today.

National Hurricane Center forecast issued at 4 AM CDT October 10, 2026, showing Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias over southeastern Alabama with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph, moving north at 14 mph. The forecast track takes the system north through Alabama and Tennessee, then northeast toward Kentucky and West Virginia by Sunday afternoon. The white cone indicates uncertainty in the storm center's path, not the full extent of hazardous weather.
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The tornado potential will continue through tonight. The greatest risk will be east of the center, particularly across the Florida Panhandle into southern Georgia. This risk will continue spreading north-northeast across parts of the Southeast on Saturday.

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NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather outlook for Saturday, October 10, 2026. A Slight Risk (yellow, level 2 of 5) covers portions of southern Georgia, southeastern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and southern South Carolina, including areas near Tallahassee and Charleston. A surrounding Marginal Risk (dark green, level 1 of 5) extends across parts of the Southeast and coastal Carolinas. General thunderstorms (light green) are possible across much of the eastern U.S., Florida, and portions of Arizona and New Mexico. The outlook is valid through 7 AM CDT Sunday, October 11.
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Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast through the weekend. Considerable flash and urban flooding, along with significant river flooding, will be possible. Landslides are also possible across the Southern Appalachians.

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Damaging wind gusts are likely over a large portion of the southeastern U.S. from western and northern GA and the southern Appalachians, westward over much of central and northern AL, southern middle TN, and MS, especially in areas of higher terrain.

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Extremely dangerous and damaging hurricane-force winds, especially in gusts, are expected over portions of the L Panhandle and southern AL where a Hurricane Warning remains in effect. Residents in these areas should have a safe room to ride out the storm and prepare for long-duration power outages.

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10PM CT update on #Isaias:
A life-threatening storm surge is expected from Dauphin Island, Alabama, to Suwannee, Florida where a Storm Surge Warning remains in effect. Residents in the warning area should continue to follow advice given by local officials.

National Hurricane Center forecast issued at 10 PM CDT October 9, 2026, showing Hurricane Isaias near the Florida Panhandle with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph, moving north at 20 mph. The forecast track takes Isaias inland through Alabama and Tennessee, then northeast toward Kentucky and West Virginia through Sunday evening. Hurricane warnings (red) and tropical storm warnings (blue) cover portions of the northern Gulf Coast and inland areas. The white cone represents uncertainty in the storm center's path, not the full extent of hazardous conditions.NOAA Weather Prediction Center map showing the greatest flash flood risk from Hurricane Isaias over the next three days, October 9–12, 2026. Moderate risk areas (red) extend along the Gulf Coast from near Mobile, Alabama, into the Florida Panhandle, with another area around Atlanta and northward toward Chattanooga. Slight risk (yellow) covers much of Alabama, Georgia, and portions of neighboring states, surrounded by broader marginal risk areas (green). Smaller maps show how the flash flood threat shifts each day.
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NWS Doppler Radar data indicate that Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, around 830 PM CDT with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h). The estimated minimum central pressure is 971 mb (28.67 inches). See more at hurricanes.gov

NOAA GOES-19 satellite imagery of Hurricane Isaias over the northern Gulf Coast on October 10, 2026, at 0120 UTC. A large, organized mass of clouds and thunderstorms covers southern Alabama, Georgia, the Florida Panhandle, and surrounding areas. Bright orange and yellow colors highlight the coldest, highest cloud tops associated with intense thunderstorms, while green and blue shades indicate surrounding cloud cover.
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An Extreme Wind Warning has been issued for portions of the Florida Panhandle as #Isaias approaches. Hurricane force winds are imminent in these regions. Treat this as you would a tornado warning and get into your safe place immediately!

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Swells partly generated by Rachel will continue to build along the coast of Southern California and northern Baja CA. These swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, as well as moderate to isolated major coastal flooding, through early next week. hurricanes.gov

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Rachel and its moisture will spread over portions of the Southwest United States and northern Baja California peninsula through this weekend. This will lead to increasing coverage of rainfall and for the potential for significant flash and urban flooding.

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Damaging wind gusts associated with Rachel and its remnants are expected to spread over portions of northwestern Mexico and interior portions of the Southwest United States, especially in areas of higher terrain, Saturday night and Sunday.

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#Rachel is expected to approach the coast of the northern Baja CA Peninsula and extreme Southern CA at tropical storm strength Saturday night. Tropical storm conditions are expected over portions of western Baja California, Mexico where Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect.

National Hurricane Center forecast for Tropical Storm Rachel, issued October 9, 2026, at 2 PM PDT. Rachel has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph and is moving northeast at 7 mph. The storm is forecast to move northeast toward the Baja California Peninsula, then weaken while approaching southern California and Nevada over the weekend. Tropical storm warnings are indicated along portions of Baja California, with tropical storm watches along nearby coastal areas. The forecast cone represents the probable path of the storm's center, and hazardous conditions can occur outside the cone.Weather Prediction Center map showing flash flood risk across the Southwest. A Moderate Risk (red) covers portions of southeastern California near the Arizona border, south of Las Vegas. A broader Slight Risk (yellow) extends from southern California into southern Nevada, surrounded by a Marginal Risk (green) covering portions of California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah.Weather Prediction Center map showing an expanded flash flood risk across the Southwest. A Moderate Risk (red) stretches from southeastern California through southern Nevada, including Las Vegas. A broad Slight Risk (yellow) covers portions of southern California, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah, with a surrounding Marginal Risk (green) extending farther north and east.
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The tornado potential will continue through tonight. The greatest risk will be east of the center, particularly across the Florida Panhandle into southern Georgia. This risk will continue spreading north-northeast across parts of the Southeast on Saturday.

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Isaias will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf coast and much of the Southeast through the weekend. Considerable flash and urban flooding, along with significant river flooding, will be possible. Landslides are also possible across the Southern Appalachians.

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Damaging wind gusts are likely over a large portion of the southeastern United States from western and northern Georgia and the southern Appalachians, westward over much of central and northern Alabama, southern middle Tennessee, and Mississippi, especially in areas of higher terrain.

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Extremely dangerous and damaging hurricane force-winds are expected over portions of the FL Panhandle, southern AL, and southern MS where a Hurricane Warning is in effect. Residents in these areas should have a safe room to ride out the storm and prepare for long-duration power outages.

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#Isaias 4pm CT update: A life-threatening storm surge is expected from the Mouth of the Mississippi River to Suwannee, Florida. Residents under evacuation orders should leave immediately and follow advice from local officials.

National Hurricane Center forecast for Hurricane Isaias, issued October 9, 2026, at 4 PM CDT. Isaias is a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, moving north at 17 mph. The storm is approaching the northern Gulf Coast, with landfall expected Friday evening near the Alabama-Florida border. Hurricane warnings cover portions of the northern Gulf Coast, while tropical storm warnings extend inland across Alabama and surrounding areas. The storm is forecast to weaken while moving north through Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky over the weekend. Hazardous conditions can occur outside the forecast cone.National Hurricane Center peak storm surge forecast for Hurricane Isaias, issued October 9, 2026. The highest surge of 6–9 feet above ground level is forecast along the Alabama and western Florida Panhandle coastline near Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. Surge of 4–7 feet is forecast near Dauphin Island and eastward toward Indian Pass, Florida. Other coastal areas could experience 3–5 feet in southeastern Louisiana, 4–6 feet along portions of Florida's Big Bend, and 1–3 feet farther from the storm's center. Values represent potential water heights above normally dry ground.Weather Prediction Center map showing the greatest flash flood risk over the next three days from Hurricane Isaias, issued October 9, 2026. A Moderate Risk (at least 40%) extends along portions of the northern Gulf Coast from southern Alabama through the Florida Panhandle, with another Moderate Risk area extending from northern Georgia toward southeastern Tennessee. A broader Slight Risk (at least 15%) covers much of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and portions of northern Florida. Marginal Risk areas extend into surrounding states. Three smaller maps show the daily progression of flash flood risks through Monday morning.
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