Hurricane Isaias continues its rapid intensification reaching a high end category 2 hurricane overnight and right now, could possibly be a category 3 hurricane a few hours after the last official release. Isaias has been able to withstand the moderate shear just on its northern side as well as fight off the dry air just […]
Hurricane Isaias Becomes First Hurricane Of 2026
At 11pm last night, Isaias became the first official hurricane of the 2026 season. Since then, winds have increased to 80 mph with a minimum pressure of 979mb, moving ENE at 9mph. Isaias has been strengthening at a healthy rate despite persistent moderate westerly shear. Water temperatures should continue to be favorable for further development […]
Tropical Storm Isaias Forecast To Become First Hurricane Of 2026
Tropical Storm Isaias has joined the club of named storms this year. Classified yesterday afternoon as a Tropical Depression, it has slowly strengthened into a Tropical Storm as of 5am Eastern. With winds currently at 40mph, it isn’t forecast to remain there for much longer. In fact, Isaias may become the first hurricane of the […]
Hurricane Isaias Monday Evening Update
As Isaias works its way through ENC, we will see the highest wind gusts on the right side of the center of the storm. Image of wind gusts (derived from the HRRR forecast model) are forecast max wind gusts over the next 18 hours compared to the forecast track displays that well. Tropical storm force […]
Tropical Storm Isaias Sunday Afternoon Update
Tropical Storm Isaias is continues to be a strong tropical storm with winds at around 65 mph. Dry air and wind shear continue to limit the storm’s ability to strengthen, despite being over the warmer waters of the Gulf Stream. The storm is currently in an environment with weak steering currents and has slowed […]