Storm history › Atlantic › 2026 season
Hurricane Isaias (2026)
Isaias was a Category 3 hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. It was tracked from October 4, 2026 to October 11, 2026, about 7 days, and covered 1,509 miles.
At its peak it had winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a lowest pressure of 959 mb.
Its closest pass to a major city was 47 miles from Nashville, United States.
- Peak wind
- 120 mph
- Lowest pressure
- 959 mb
- Strongest
- Category 3 hurricane
- Duration
- 7 days
- Track length
- 1,509 mi
- Energy (ACE)
- 7.2
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Closest pass to major cities
| City | Closest pass |
|---|---|
| Nashville, United States | 47 mi (75 km) |
| Louisville, United States | 84 mi (135 km) |
How it compares
- Peak winds: 221st highest of 2,017 Atlantic storms on record, tied with Hurricane Rafael (2024), Hurricane Grace (2021), Hurricane Gaston (2016) and 21 more.
- Lowest pressure: 258th lowest of 1,294 Atlantic storms with a recorded pressure, tied with Hurricane Irene (1981), Hurricane Ginger (1971), Hurricane Hannah (1959).
- Energy: 40% of the 2026 Atlantic season's ACE.