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The tropical Atlantic is quiet again after Hurricane Isaias made history as the latest-forming hurricane on record.
Meteorologists are monitoring a tropical wave near the Cabo Verde Islands as the Atlantic hurricane season enters its final stretch, while Category 3 Hurricane Simon inches closer to western Mexico.
Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Gulf and is forecast to become the Atlantic's first hurricane of the season, posing a dangerous landfall threat to the U.S.
As of Thursday, Oct. 8, Isaias is a Category 1 hurricane, the first of the 2026 Atlantic season. Track the storm and see potential impact to NC.
Hurricane Isaias will batter parts of the southern US this week with heavy rain and strong winds.