It seems like 2026 has been a pretty quiet year for hurricanes.
First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 Threatens Gulf Coast
Currently, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 is threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast. A tropical depression formed Tuesday and strengthened into Hurricane Isaias, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. In a media briefing, they warned that the storm would likely continue to develop and become Hurricane Isaias by Thursday.
It's currently forecast to be a Category 2 hurricane on the five-step Saffir-Simpson scale, and folks from Louisiana to the Panhandle are watching the storm for updates.
NOAA Warns Gulf Coast Residents to Monitor Storm
NOAA issued the following statement regarding the storm:
"There is an increasing risk of dangerous wind and storm surge impacts along portions of the northern Gulf Coast, and watches could be required on Wednesday. Residents from Louisiana to the Florida Panhandle should closely monitor the latest forecast updates and ensure they have their hurricane plan in place. The system will bring areas of heavy rainfall to the central U.S. Gulf Coast Friday into the weekend. Flash and urban flooding, along with isolated river flooding, will be possible."
How Could Hurricane Isaias Affect Indiana & Kentucky?
Now, you might be thinking, "I'm in the Midwest. How will this affect me?"
According to Indianapolis meteorologist Matt Standridge, if the storm tracks more north than west, Indiana could pick up some of the leftover rain and wind, and some places could see an inch or two and winds up to 35 mph.
Expect a rainy and wet Sunday in Kentucky and Indiana.
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