5:02AM October 8, 2026
PLEASE be extremely careful with generators this weekend. I suspect many will be needed after Isaias. https://t.co/CaPvG3RsBT
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 08, 2026
12:42AM October 8, 2026
Recon reports have prompted the National Hurricane Center to maintain the 75 mph maximum sustained wind value in the 1AM advisory for Hurricane Isaias.
Further strengthening expected later today.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 08, 2026
11:43PM October 7, 2026
If you get an evacuation order, leave. It’s that simple.
“Run from the water, hide from the wind.” You cannot escape rapidly rising water in the middle of a hurricane. PLEASE heed evacuation orders if you get one! https://t.co/FL44Lfwq7Z
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 08, 2026
10:41PM October 7, 2026
128 days into the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, we officially have our first hurricane of the season: Hurricane Isaias.
Isaias poses a significant risk for south Alabama and northwest Florida. Widespread damage may become possible. Finish preparations on Thursday! https://t.co/W7ZbuZeiTH
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 08, 2026
10:37PM October 7, 2026
RT @NHC_Atlantic: 1030 pm CDT — Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter Aircraft indicate that Isaias has become a hurricane with maximum susta…
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 08, 2026
10:05PM October 7, 2026
Cone of uncertainty extends from Pascagoula on the west to Laguna Beach on the east. Landfall MOST likely in Baldwin (AL), Escambia (FL), Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, or Walton counties FRIDAY EVENING or SATURDAY EARLY MORNING.
The time to prepare is running out. Get all the prep done https://t.co/Sr7o4ZgsMM
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 08, 2026
9:59PM October 7, 2026
NEW: Hurricane WARNING issued for all of the south Alabama and northwest Florida coastline. The Hurricane Warning is in effect from Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County Line, FL.
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) October 08, 2026
