Hurricane Isaias Kills Two, Knocks Out Power to Nearly 1 Million US Customers
Hurricane Isaias struck northwestern Florida on Friday night with powerful winds and torrential rain, leaving two people dead and nearly one million homes and businesses without power across the southern United States. Although the storm rapidly weakened after making landfall, property damage and the threat of flooding have kept authorities and emergency crews on alert. […]
Hurricane Isaias left two people dead and nearly one million customers without power as it swept through Florida on Friday night. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with 103 mph winds near Destin, Florida, then weakened but continued to cause damage and flooding across the southeastern United States. Authorities confirmed two storm-related deaths, one in Florida and one in Alabama, highlighting the ongoing dangers a hurricane can pose even as winds subside.
Emergency crews worked to assess damage, clear debris, and restore power, which remained out for around 900,000 customers across Florida, Alabama, Georgia, and other states. Florida's governor warned that rain over the weekend could cause further flooding, emphasizing the ongoing risk despite the storm's weakening.
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