Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin and battered Florida, leaving nearly half a million without power. Damage assessments are just beginning.

Scenario 3: Tropical Storm Isaias forms, heads north and makes landfall on the Gulf Coast, bringing strong winds and storm surge on top of heavy rain. This scenario would be the most impactful outcome, although Isaias would still likely stay below hurricane strength.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hawaii often enjoys powerful protection during hurricane season, but 2026 appears different. In August, two storms – Lala and Moke – affected the Hawaiian Islands. Lala came closest ...