About this recording
Published 2026-10-09. A Category 3 hurricane is approaching the U.S. Gulf Coast as one of the most dangerous weather events of October unfolds. Hurricane Isaias is bringing destructive winds, dangerous storm surge and the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding. Meanwhile, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake has shaken Panama, and destructive mudslides have struck Chile. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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