Hurricane Isaias to bring rain and wind to Carolinas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 07:49 · Archive

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast and bring heavy rain, gusty winds and possible tornadoes to the Carolinas over the weekend.

Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to make landfall on the northwest Florida coast Friday night into Saturday morning. Despite staying hundreds of miles from some coastal areas, the storm will bring significant moisture and impacts to the Carolinas over the weekend.

Saturday will bring widespread rainfall, gusty winds of up to 40 mph, and isolated tornadoes possible across the region, including the Charlotte area. Up to 3 inches of rainfall is expected by the end of the weekend. Wind and rain impacts are expected to continue through Sunday, with First Alert weather days in place for both Saturday and Sunday. Minor to moderate tidal flooding is also possible.

Friday will be the last dry day before the system arrives, with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s. A few lingering scattered showers are possible on Monday, otherwise conditions are expected to improve. Next Tuesday and Wednesday look mostly sunny and mild with highs in the 80s.

How it is being reported

• First Alert Forecast: indirect rain from Isaias en routeHurricane Isaias will stay hundreds of miles from the Cape Fear, but much of its moisture will funnel our way.WECT · 9 Oct, 07:30
• Hurricane Isaias to bring rain, wind to Carolinas after landfall on Gulf CoastWidespread rain, gusty winds, possible tornado starting SaturdayWBTV · 9 Oct, 02:32

In this story: Hurricane Isaias · Carolinas · Gulf Coast · Charlotte · Cape Fear · Florida · Atlantic

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