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October 9, 2026
2:00 p.m.ATLANTA — Attorney General Chris Carr warned Georgians about price gouging and scams tied to Hurricane Isaias, saying emergency price protections are in effect.
12:01 p.m.CHARLESTON, South Carolina — Officials warn of significant downtown flooding this weekend, with the worst conditions expected around Saturday’s 8 a.m. high tide.
11:08 a.m.Hurricane Isaias has strengthened to a Category 3 storm with 120 mph winds. Landfall is expected along the northern Gulf Coast this evening.
10:21 a.m.ATLANTA — The city has postponed several events this weekend, including Saturday’s Mayor’s 5K on the Runway, because of severe weather concerns. A new date has not been announced.
9:48 a.m.Hurricane Isaias, packing 110 mph winds, is expected to strike the northern Gulf Coast tonight or early Saturday, bringing dangerous storm surge and flooding.

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