Tropical Storm Watch for Georgia as Isaias Becomes Hurricane
A tropical storm watch was placed on Georgia counties and hurricane warnings on coastal Alabama and western Florida panhandle as Hurricane Isaias reached hurricane strength, the season's first hurricane.
GMNA Atlanta
On October 8, 2026, officials issued a tropical storm watch for several counties in Georgia after Hurricane Isaias intensified to hurricane strength, marking the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season.
Hurricane warnings were also announced for coastal Alabama and the western portion of the Florida panhandle.
