Thousands without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north

Remnants of Hurricane Isaias have left nearly 396,000 customers without power in Florida and southern Alabama. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane, has been linked to at least four deaths, including two from falling trees and two from carbon monoxide poisoning and a vehicle crash. Heavy rainfall is expected to continue moving north into the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, with potential for flash flooding and strong wind gusts across the southeastern U.S. Life-threatening surf and rip current conditions persist along the Gulf and southeastern Atlantic coasts. Federal aid has been approved for Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season with sustained winds of 105 mph. The storm has since weakened to a post-tropical storm as it moved over southern Alabama, with sustained winds of 65 mph. Isaias has caused significant power outages, leaving over 664,000 customers in Florida and Alabama without electricity. The hurricane downed trees and power lines, leading to flooded roads and debris across roadways in affected areas. Officials warned residents to stay off the streets due to hazardous conditions.

Hurricane Isaias caused four fatalities and widespread power outages across the southern United States. Two deaths occurred in Alabama and two in Florida, with at least one fatality in each state attributed to trees falling on homes. As of Saturday afternoon, approximately 600,000 people were without power. The storm, which made landfall in Florida on Friday night with 105 mph winds, was later downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. States including Alabama, Florida, and Georgia declared states of emergency, and mandatory evacuations were issued for thousands in Florida and Alabama.

Hurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane and is forecast to make landfall on the US Gulf coast late Friday or early Saturday. Millions of people from Louisiana to Florida are under hurricane and storm surge warnings. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous storm surge, hurricane-force winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding, with potential for isolated tornadoes. Governors in Alabama and Florida have declared states of emergency for numerous counties, and some local evacuations have been ordered. The storm is expected to bring significant rainfall and strong winds to the central Gulf coast and southeastern US, with potential for long-duration power outages.

Hurricane Isaias, the first of the Atlantic season, is intensifying and heading towards the US Gulf Coast. The storm is forecast to make landfall late Friday or early Saturday in the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi. Residents in these low-lying areas are vulnerable to flooding and storm surges. The National Hurricane Center warns of dangerous winds and torrential downpours, with rainfall totals expected to reach 3-6 inches, and isolated peaks up to 10 inches. Heavy rain and flash flooding also threaten inland areas throughout the weekend. Local governments have initiated school closures and shutdowns in anticipation of the storm's impact.

Hurricane Isaias strengthened to a Category 3 storm and is nearing the US Gulf coast, prompting states of emergency in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. The hurricane is forecast to make landfall on Friday night along the Alabama-Florida line, bringing a life-threatening storm surge of up to 7 feet and waves as high as 30 feet. Damaging hurricane-force winds are expected in parts of the Florida panhandle, southern Alabama, and southern Mississippi, with officials warning of long-duration power outages. Isaias could also bring heavy rain and tornadoes to coastal areas. In preparation, oil and gas producers have shut down significant offshore production, and evacuations are underway in some coastal communities.