Life-threatening Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida
Summary
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida as a Category 2 storm with strong winds and heavy rain. States including Florida, Alabama, and Georgia declared emergencies and ordered evacuations due to the risk of flooding, storm surges, and tornadoes.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias hit Florida’s western panhandle with winds of about 110 mph (175 kph).
- The storm caused states of emergency in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
- Up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) of flooding from storm surge is possible in some areas.
- Mandatory evacuations were ordered in coastal and vulnerable areas.
- Hurricane Isaias is the first Atlantic hurricane to form in October in over 30 years.
- The storm affected power supplies, leaving over 350,000 people without power in Florida and 170,000 in Alabama.
- Isaias was moving inland toward Alabama and Tennessee with risks of strong winds and tornadoes.
- Officials advised people to stay indoors and have several ways to get weather warnings.
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