Meteorologist Chris Martz: ‘Isaias is 1st hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season’ – Latest on record since 1851 – It is an ‘ordinary category 3. Nothing is unprecedented’

On Oct 9, 2026

Isaias is the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

It is also the latest first Atlantic hurricane formation on record since 1851 (excluding 1907 and 1914, which, as far as we know, had none).

It’s an ordinary category three. Nothing is unprecedented about the… https://t.co/GNA7yRHd0t

— Chris Martz (@ChrisMartzWX) October 9, 2026