Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Hundreds of thousands of people were without power after Isaias made landfall as a hurricane in the northern Gulf coast near Destin, Florida, on Friday night.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Saturday evening as a Category 2 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. Many residents in the area shared photos of downed trees and power lines on social media, and a roof was ripped off an inn in Pensacola. More than 697,000 customers lost power across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
Tim Mowry, who rode out the storm in Pensacola, said the wind sounded like a train whistle and his backyard was covered in standing water. President Trump stated that White House officials were tracking the hurricane closely and it was under control. Earlier, the White House had approved federal emergency declarations for Florida and Alabama.
As the storm moved inland, it was forecast to bring 4 to 8 inches of rain, with totals as high as 15 inches. Local emergency services, utility crews, and road crews were working to assess damage, clear debris, and restore safe travel conditions.
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