Florida officials say six people dead from Hurricane Isaias
Summary
Six people have died in Florida due to Hurricane Isaias, which hit the state with strong winds, rain, and flooding. Governor Ron DeSantis said local officials worked well to reduce the storm's impact, though thousands of people remain without power.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida late on Friday.
- Six deaths were confirmed in Florida related to the storm.
- Causes of death include a fallen tree, carbon monoxide poisoning from a running generator, a car accident, and medical treatment disruptions.
- About 5,000 people in Florida are still without power.
- Free supplies are being given out to people affected by the hurricane.
- Isaias is the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season and the first to hit the continental US in two years.
- The 2026 hurricane season has been unusually quiet due to a strong El Niño weather pattern.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration warned of dangerous storm surges and strong winds in parts of the Gulf Coast and nearby states.
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