Hurricane Season 2026
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Hurricane Isaias Update for Florida
Updated October 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ET. Hurricane Isaias has 85 mph winds in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen further before making landfall on the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A Hurricane Warning covers Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County line in the Florida Panhandle, and a Tropical Storm Warning extends east to the Aucilla River. A Storm Surge Warning runs east to the Suwannee River, with 5 to 7 feet of surge possible along the western Panhandle and 4 to 6 feet from Indian Pass to the Big Bend. The National Hurricane Center expects 3 to 7 inches of rain from the Panhandle to the Big Bend, with up to 15 inches in spots, and tropical storm conditions beginning Friday.
Florida has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties. Follow the National Hurricane Center and your local officials for official advisories and evacuation orders.
Commercial roof damaged or leaking after the storm? Call our emergency line at (800) 638-6869.
2026 Hurricane Season
The Hurricane Season in Florida Runs from June 1st through November 30th. The Season Peak is August through October.
Advanced Roofing is a hurricane roofing expert in the state of Florida. For over 42 years, we have specialized in emergency roofing repairs following major storms and natural disasters. Contact us today for a hurricane season roof inspection to identify and fix issues with your roof system before a major leak occurs, causing damage to the interior of your property.
NOAA forecast a below-normal 2026 season because of El Niño, and the Atlantic did not see its first hurricane until Isaias formed in October, the latest first hurricane on record. But it only takes one storm, and October storms in the Gulf are common.
Track active storms with the live National Hurricane Center maps and live wind map below.
HURRICANE SEASON DOWNLOADS
Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf, next 48 hours. Updated automatically by the National Hurricane Center.
Atlantic, Caribbean and Gulf, next 7 days. Updated automatically by the National Hurricane Center.
Eastern North Pacific, next 7 days. Updated automatically by the National Hurricane Center.
Live Wind Map: Gulf of Mexico and Florida
Live wind forecast from Windy. Use the timeline to see how the storm moves.