People look out at the waves churning in the ocean as Hurricane Isaias approaches. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. The first hurricane of the fall season is expected to strike the Gulf Coast overnight, marking the latest onset of hurricane season in living memory. As of early Friday afternoon, Hurricane Isaias had grown to a Category 3 storm, with sustained winds of 120 miles per hour. It will strike along the shores of the Florida Panhandle...
America’s good hurricane luck is about to run out
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Oct 9, 2026 • 3 hours ago
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