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Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Friday, October 9, 2026: Dry conditions today through early Saturday. The remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring rain to the region for the second half of the weekend, perhaps beginning as early as Saturday afternoon in central Virginia. Periods of rain and breezy conditions likely on Sunday.
These SKYWARN classes are being held this Fall. Additional information can be found at weather.gov/lwx/skywarn.