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Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
Overview
Hurricane Isaias has battered parts of the southern US with powerful winds and heavy rain, resulting in four deaths and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The storm made landfall in Florida before being downgraded, causing property damage, severe flooding, and prompting states of emergency and evacuations across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
Key points
- Four people died across Alabama and Florida as a result of Hurricane Isaias.
- At least 600,000 people were reported without power across several states.
- The storm made landfall in Florida with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph before weakening.
- States of emergency and mandatory evacuation orders were declared in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
- Emergency responders rescued people from flooded vehicles, and authorities warned of ongoing flood risks and potential spinoff tornadoes.