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The Local Sunset · Friday, October 9, 2026

Hurricane Isaias Expected to Threaten Southern New England This Weekend

Hurricane Isaias may affect Southern New England on October 10-11, 2026, as the first Atlantic hurricane of the season.

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Hurricane Isaias Expected to Threaten Southern New England This Weekend

Hurricane Isaias is forecast to potentially impact Southern New England on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026.

The system marks the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season.

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