Active storm: Hurricane Isaias · Cat 3, 120 mph. Landfall expected tonight about 9 PM to midnight local on the western Florida Panhandle near Pensacola. Warnings: Ocean Springs, MS to the Bay/Gulf County line, FL. Updated Fri Oct 9, 2026, 4:50 PM ET. Follow official updates at nhc.noaa.gov · Storm page

Guides

Before the storm

Supplies, documents, photos of your home, and evacuation zones.

The first 48 hours after

Safety first, then document, then stop the water.

Water damage & mold timeline

What happens hour by hour and what to dry first.

Insurance photo checklist

What to capture before cleanup starts.

Contractor scam red flags

Large upfront payments, door-to-door pressure, no license number.