Nearly 396,000 customers in Florida and Alabama remain without power as Hurricane Isaias moves north, bringing heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks to the southeastern US.
At least four deaths have been linked to the storm, including two fatalities in Florida and Alabama caused by falling trees. The National Weather Service warns of flash flooding and strong winds across the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic region, which could lead to scattered power outages and downed trees.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, marking the first hurricane to hit the continental US in two years. Emergency declarations were approved for Florida, Alabama, and Georgia, enabling federal aid. The US Energy Department authorized crude oil exchanges from the strategic petroleum reserve to address supply disruptions.
Why it matters
Four storm-related deaths and widespread power loss show the direct impact of Isaias on residents.
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What to watch
Watch for life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along Gulf and south-eastern Atlantic coasts.
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