Isaias Has a Deadly Tornado History. Could It Return?
Future Hurricane Isaias could bring back a dangerous legacy when it strengthens in the Gulf. The storm’s namesake system produced 39 tornadoes during its 2020 U.S. impact, including an EF3 tornado that killed two people in North Carolina. Forecasters are closely watching the developing storm as conditions could support tropical tornadoes alongside heavy rain, strong winds and flooding. Hurricane hunters will gather crucial data to determine how the system evolves. If Isaias becomes the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, Gulf Coast and Southeast communities could face multiple hazards, with impacts potentially beginning Friday and continuing into the weekend.