Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida with severe effects expected across several states
Summary
Hurricane Isaias hit near Destin, Florida, as a strong category 2 hurricane on Friday evening, after starting as a category 3 hurricane. The storm caused power outages and dangerous winds across several states along the northern Gulf Coast, prompting emergency declarations and evacuations.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias made landfall at 9:30 p.m. ET near Destin, Florida, as a category 2 hurricane.
- The storm was earlier a category 3 hurricane but weakened before landfall.
- Severe effects, including storm surges up to 7 feet and strong winds, were expected from Louisiana to Florida and inland to northern Georgia.
- Governors of Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida declared states of emergency and urged evacuations in coastal areas.
- Over 400,000 customers lost power in Alabama and Florida by Friday evening.
- Florida's National Guard deployed about 5,000 personnel to help with storm response.
- The storm interrupted offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf, which produces nearly 15% of the U.S. annual crude oil.
- Hurricane Isaias will be a major test for FEMA, which recently lost over 4,300 employees amid plans by the Trump administration to reduce the agency's size.
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