4,00,000 Without Power In Florida As Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall
Isaias, which is the first hurricane to hit the eastern US since Milton tore up the Gulf Coast of Florida in 2024, also is expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm. The US National Hurricane Center reported that it rapidly lost wind speed and weakened into a Category 1 event. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, causing power outages and flash flooding.
According to Poweroutage.us, nearly 380,000 people in Florida and over 210,000 in Alabama were left without power. The National Hurricane Center warned of a life-threatening storm surge impacting the Gulf Coast, as well as dangerous hurricane conditions and flash flooding spreading inland.
The storm was expected to continue weakening but produce gusty winds well inland through Saturday. Alabama's emergency management agency reported downed trees and power lines, making travel hazardous in some areas. Florida's emergency services urged residents to shelter in place and watch for hurricane conditions across the state's north.
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