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 on Friday evening. The storm was a Category 2 hurricane with 110 mph winds. According to the BBC News, it brought life-threatening flooding and winds, forcing thousands to evacuate.
Florida, Alabama, and Georgia issued states of emergency. 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 National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges that could cause up to 9 feet of flooding in some areas.
The storm also brought extreme winds, rising water levels, and possible tornadoes. The Hindustan Times reported that Hurricane Isaias battered Florida's Panhandle with dangerous surf, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rain, causing flooding and damage in popular beach communities such as Pensacola Beach and Destin.
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