Key things to know about Hurricane Isaias as millions under evacuation orders
Summary
Hurricane Isaias hit the northern Gulf Coast on Friday as a category 2 storm, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and a dangerous storm surge. States including Florida, Georgia, and Alabama declared emergencies and ordered evacuations to prepare for the storm’s impact.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias made landfall with winds of 105 mph along the northern Gulf Coast.
- The storm threatens a life-threatening storm surge and heavy rainfall up to 15 inches in some areas.
- Flooding, hurricane-force winds up to 100 miles inland, and possible tornadoes are expected.
- Florida, Georgia, and Alabama declared states of emergency and ordered evacuations in some coastal areas.
- Over 5,000 National Guard troops will assist in Florida, and many shelters opened in affected states.
- Offshore oil and gas production in the Gulf was shut down, affecting 15% of U.S. crude output.
- El Niño weather patterns have contributed to a quieter Atlantic hurricane season, delaying Isaias as the first hurricane this year.
- Storm surge warnings cover a wide stretch from southeast Louisiana to northeast Florida’s coast.
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