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Hurricane Isaias continued to push inland on October 10, 2026, bringing strong winds and heavy rain across the Gulf Coast region after making landfall in Florida. The storm caused widespread concern as it spread northward, affecting communities across Florida and Alabama.
Storm Moves Inland After Gulf Coast Landfall
Isaias slammed into the Gulf Coast before tracking further inland, where it continued to deliver dangerous conditions. NBC News correspondent Jesse Kirsch, along with WJHG reporter Rachel Flynn and meteorologist Angie Lassman, covered the storm’s impact as it pushed north from the coast.
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Officials downgraded Isaias to a Category 2 hurricane ahead of landfall. However, authorities warned that the storm remained highly dangerous and urged residents not to underestimate it.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins issued a direct warning to the public. “Take this serious,” Collins said, urging residents across the state to prepare and take protective action before conditions worsened.
Florida and Alabama Declare States of Emergency
Both Florida and Alabama declared states of emergency as Isaias approached the Gulf Coast. Officials in both states moved quickly to finalize preparations before the storm arrived.
Alabama completed its final storm preparations in the hours before landfall. Meanwhile, the mayor of Mobile, Alabama, outlined specific measures the city had taken to protect residents and infrastructure.
In Pensacola, Florida, the city’s mayor also detailed local preparations as conditions began to deteriorate. Reporters on the ground described intensifying weather as the storm moved onshore, with heavy rain battering coastal areas ahead of the full impact.
Residents Evacuate and Brace for Impact
Many Florida residents chose to evacuate before the storm arrived. One resident, speaking before leaving her home, captured the anxiety felt by many. “Hopefully we have a home to go back to,” she said.
Others stocked up on essential supplies as Isaias approached the Southeast. Across the region, preparations ramped up steadily in the days before landfall.
In a notable personal story, one couple postponed their wedding because of the storm. “The weather had other plans,” they said, reflecting the broader disruption Isaias caused to daily life across the affected region.
Governor DeSantis Urges Continued Caution
After Isaias made landfall, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to remain cautious. He emphasized that dangerous conditions would persist even as the storm moved further inland.
The storm’s northward track meant that communities well beyond the immediate coastline also faced significant risks. Authorities continued to monitor conditions closely as Isaias spread its impact across a wide area of the Gulf Coast region.
Separately, forecasters also tracked Tropical Storm Rachel, which approached the California coast during the same period, adding to the active storm activity across the country at the time.
