Summary
Hurricane Isaias hit the US Gulf Coast near Destin, Florida, as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season with strong winds and flooding. It has weakened to a post-tropical storm as it moved inland over southern Alabama, causing power outages and road closures. Emergency efforts are underway in Florida and Alabama, and other storms are also affecting parts of Mexico and Southern California.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, with winds of 169 km/h (105 mph).
- It weakened to 100 km/h (65 mph) winds and became a post-tropical storm over southern Alabama.
- Isaias caused flooding, downed trees, and power outages for over 664,000 customers in Florida and Alabama.
- A storm surge of 3-5 feet is expected along parts of the Gulf Coast from Alabama to Florida.
- Florida’s National Guard deployed 5,000 personnel to assist with emergency response efforts.
- President Donald Trump said the hurricane situation is “under control.”
- Tropical Storm Rachel and Category 4 Hurricane Simon are also active, with Simon threatening southwestern Mexico.
- Flights were canceled at several airports, including Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, due to the storm.
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