Tropical Storm Trudy is expected to rapidly intensify into a major hurricane by Friday, Oct. 16, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Sustained winds are considered “damaging” when they reach 50 knots, or 58 m.p.h., and can start to break tree limbs and tear off roof shingles. More widespread damage occurs as winds reach and exceed hurricane force, which is 74 m.p.h.

TRACKING ISAIAS  Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday, and the Tampa Bay area will see impacts.

All eyes are on the Gulf as Hurricane Isaias heads toward the northern Gulf Coast. North Florida residents under watches or warnings are encouraged to finalize preparations by late Thursday. Landfall is expected late Friday or early Saturday.

This storm is no longer being tracked. The remnants of Rachel were over Arizona Sunday morning Pacific time, according to the National Hurricane Center. Rachel is the 17th named storm to form in the Eastern Pacific in 2026. Precipitation intensity The New ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Good Friday morning! Clouds have already moved into the region ahead of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to approach the Gulf Coast later tonight. Expect mostly cloudy to overcast skies to remain in place throughout the day,

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Four. That's what the National Hurricane Center was keeping track of early Sept. 22. Tropical Storm Fay continues to weaken and is expected to become a post-tropical cyclone later today.

Isaias is now a hurricane, it’s getting stronger, and it’s headed for the Gulf Coast. The National Hurricane Center said Isaias had 80 mph winds on Thursday morning after becoming a hurricane overnight in the southern Gulf.