Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida on Friday night, weakening to a post-tropical cyclone but still causing significant damage. At least two people died in Alabama and Florida, according to local reports. The storm left over 500,000 residents without electricity in the affected areas.
The National Hurricane Center reported that Isaias, though downgraded, could still bring heavy rainfall to parts of Alabama and the northwestern coast of Florida and Georgia. Emergency services in several areas ordered evacuations as a precaution against flooding and possible tornadoes.
The storm’s impact was felt from the southeastern tip of Louisiana to Mississippi, Alabama, and western Florida. Power outages affected more than 512,000 customers in the U.S. The National Weather Service warned of potentially deadly storm surges along the Gulf Coast.
Isaias was first reported to have caused damage in the Florida Panhandle, with hundreds of thousands left without power. The storm’s remnants continued to affect the region, with officials monitoring the situation for further impacts.
The hurricane’s path highlights the ongoing risks associated with tropical weather systems in the southeastern U.S. Even as they weaken. The National Hurricane Center continues to track the storm’s movement and potential for additional rainfall.
