Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
US weather authorities are warning of "life-threatening" storm surges on the Gulf Coast due to the Category 2 hurricane. Extreme winds, rising water levels and possible tornadoes are also on the radar.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida's western panhandle as a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds. The storm brought life-threatening flooding and winds, forcing thousands to evacuate. Florida, Alabama, and Georgia issued states of emergency due to the storm.
The National Hurricane Center warned of a life-threatening storm surge that could cause up to 9 feet of flooding in some areas. Mandatory evacuations were instituted in Florida and Alabama, including coastal communities in direct aim of the storm. Florida Senator Rick Scott and Alabama Governor Kay Ivey urged residents to evacuate as soon as possible.
The storm caused dangerous surf, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rain to sweep across popular beach communities in Florida's Panhandle, including Pensacola Beach and Destin. Local authorities closed beaches and urged residents to stay indoors. According to the Hindustan Times, the storm had reached Category 3 with 120 mph winds earlier in the day.
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