### [2026-10-8](/feed/2026/10/8/index.md)

##### 2026 Atlantic hurricane season
# In the United States, Georgia governor Brian Kemp declares a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Isaias. 

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency across Georgia as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane before its expected landfall.


### Sources:

1. [Fox 5 Atlanta](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gov-kemp-declares-statewide-emergency-ahead-hurricane-isaias) [Image](https://images.foxtv.com/static-media.fox.com/fmcv3/prod/fts/yfis3yp8czcad5mc/1200/630/2hpydt0yplsfa44y.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)

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