Isaias lashes Southeast after making landfall in the U.S.
Summary
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm before quickly weakening to a post-tropical cyclone. The storm caused flooding, power outages, and damage in parts of Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, with officials issuing warnings and evacuations.Key Facts
- Isaias was the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season.
- It made landfall Friday night near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane.
- Shortly after landfall, it weakened to a post-tropical cyclone with winds of 65 mph.
- More than 697,000 customers lost power across Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
- Flooding and debris caused road closures and damage in the Florida Panhandle.
- Some counties temporarily paused emergency response because of unsafe conditions.
- President Donald Trump said the White House was tracking the storm closely and approved federal emergency declarations before landfall.
- The storm was expected to bring 2 to 15 inches of rain and dangerous storm surges to parts of the Southeast.
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