Hurricane Isaias Holds Steady; Tropical Storm Warnings Issued for Greene County
The 1 PM National Hurricane Center advisory for Hurricane Isaias indicates no changes, with the storm holding steady at 85 mph. Greene County is under a tropical storm warning, and Stone, Perry, and Wayne Counties are under a tropical storm…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 8, 2026 —
As of the 1 PM advisory from the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Isaias remains on its current track with no changes to its intensity. The storm is currently sustaining winds of 85 mph.
Greene County has been placed under a tropical storm warning, indicating that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning area, where those conditions will be a threat within 36 hours. Residents in Greene County are advised to prepare for potential impacts associated with a tropical storm.
Additionally, Stone, Perry, and Wayne Counties are currently under a tropical storm watch for the Hattiesburg-Laurel area. A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within 48 hours. This indicates that while direct impacts are not imminent, conditions could develop.
Forecasters anticipate that Hurricane Isaias may strengthen further as it continues its trajectory. Residents and officials in the affected areas are monitoring the storm’s progress closely. The National Hurricane Center is providing regular updates on the storm’s position, intensity, and projected path. Further advisories are expected to be issued as the situation develops.
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