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Tropical storm in the Gulf is expected to be the Atlantic season's first hurricane; Florida declares an emergency
The Guardian reported that a tropical depression in the Gulf is predicted to become the Atlantic season's first hurricane, and the Independent reported that Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in Florida as Hurricane Isaias is set to make landfall. The National Hurricane Center's forecast in US reports puts landfall between eastern Louisiana and the Florida Panhandle late on Friday or early Saturday.
Storm surge, not wind, causes most deaths in Gulf hurricanes.
UK travellers to Florida and the Gulf coast should check airline and insurer advice.
Watch the Thursday advisories for warnings that replace watches.
DailyDrop U.K. edition No. 3 · Morning · WED., OCT. 7, 2026