Hurricane Isaias Causes Power Outages in Florida and Alabama
As Hurricane Isaias moves northward, hundreds of thousands of people in Florida and Alabama are left without power, and at least four people have died due to the storm.
As the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall as a Category 2 storm, move northward, approximately 396,000 customers in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama are without power, and the storm has caused at least four deaths.
Power Outages and Storm Path
With the remnants of Hurricane Isaias moving northward, approximately 396,000 customers remained without power across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama.
Weather Warnings and Risks
The National Weather Service reported that moderate to heavy rainfall could increase the risk of flash flooding, and strong winds continue to pose a hazard across the southeast.
Casualties and Damage Information
At least four deaths have been linked to the storm, including two people in Florida and Alabama who lost their lives when trees fell onto their homes.
Landfall of the Hurricane
Making landfall near Destin on Friday as a Category 2 hurricane, Isaias blew the roof off a hotel in Pensacola in the Florida Panhandle region and caused damage at the airport.
Emergency Declarations and Federal Support
Donald Trump approved an emergency declaration following Florida and Alabama, which will allow federal assistance to be provided for Georgia as well.
Other Storm Systems in the Pacific
In the Pacific Ocean, Hurricane Simon strengthened as it approached the Mexican coast, while Tropical Storm Rachel brought strong winds and rain to northern Mexico and southern California.