A Big Storm Named Isaias Becomes a Hurricane
There is a big storm named Isaias. It is the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026. It has strong winds and a lot of rain. It is moving to the United States. Other places have bad weather too. Zimbabwe has a bad hailstorm, and Australia has a rare tornado.
There is a big storm in the ocean. The name of the storm is Isaias. It is a hurricane. It is the first hurricane of the year 2026. This is a very late storm.
The storm has strong winds. The wind speed is 80 miles per hour. The pressure of the storm is 975 millibars. Now, the storm is near the United States. It moves to the northern Gulf coast. The storm is very strong on Friday.
There is a lot of rain. The rain is 75 to 150 millimeters. Some places have 250 millimeters of rain. There is water on the streets. This is flash flooding.
The wind is very dangerous. People in Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi are in danger. There is a hurricane warning. People must prepare. People can lose power. People must leave their homes if there is an order.
In another place, there is bad weather too. There is Zimbabwe in Africa. A big hailstorm causes damage there. It damages 8,500 homes. The roofs are not on the houses now. Many people have broken windows. There are 15,300 people with broken windows. The rain is starting. The power is bad. The water systems are bad too.
In Australia, there is a rare tornado. It is in a town. The name of the town is Ulladulla. This town is 140 miles south of Sydney. The tornado damages houses and trees. This event is on October 3. There are about 50 tornadoes in Australia every year.
People are preparing for the storm in America. They put wood on their windows. They get bags of sand. They listen to the news.
Take a position. Out loud, if you can.
Four ways to start. Pick one and try saying it before you scroll on.
Tip · Record yourself, use in a notebook, or practice with a language partner.
What is the name of the first hurricane of 2026?
There is / There are
We use 'there is' for singular nouns and 'there are' for plural nouns to show that something exists.
“There is a big storm in the ocean.”
What to know · A1
Try saying this aloud
Scenario: You are talking to a friend about a storm on the news.
- 01“There is a big storm.”
- 02“People must prepare.”
- 03“Listen to the news.”
Register tip · informal
🔑Key Phrases
This identifies the storm as the very first major tropical storm of the season.
This is the first hurricane of the year 2026.
Used to describe high levels of rainfall during a storm.
Some places have 250 millimeters of rain tonight.
Describes a weather event that does not happen often in a specific area.
The news reported a rare tornado in the valley.
Article Audio — Kokoro TTS
A Big Storm Named Isaias Becomes a Hurricane
💬Discussion Questions
Open-ended questions to talk or write about — alone, with a partner, or in class.
- 1
How do you prepare when there is a big storm in your area?
Personal - 2
Do you think weather is changing in your country?
Opinion - 3
Which is more dangerous: a tornado or a hailstorm?
Compare - 4
What can people do when they lose power in their homes?
Predict - 5
Why is it important to listen to storm warnings?
Evaluate - 6
What kind of weather do you like the most?
Personal - 7
How can neighbors help each other after a bad storm?
Opinion - 8
Do you think technology can help us prepare for storms?
Predict
News sourced from: The Guardian Environment →. LectoPress rewrites the facts as original graded-reader text for language learners.
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