Hurricane Isaias live updates: hundreds of thousands without power as storm batters US Gulf Coast
Summary
Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, has hit the US Gulf Coast, causing more than 860,000 people to lose power across several states. The storm weakened as it moved inland through Alabama and the Tennessee Valley, but heavy rain and wind have caused damage and increased the risk of flooding.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a category 2 storm with winds of 105 mph.
- It has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone with winds of 35 mph and is expected to dissipate by Sunday.
- More than 860,000 power outages were reported in Florida (436,745), Alabama (316,366), Georgia (87,334), and smaller numbers in other states.
- Heavy rain from Isaias increases the risk of flash flooding and landslides, especially in southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and southwest Georgia.
- Storm surge warnings were issued from the Mississippi River mouth to the Suwannee River in Florida before the storm.
- Residents in affected areas were advised to follow local officials' instructions, including evacuation orders.
- The storm caused flying debris, strong winds, and rain, affecting safety and infrastructure in the region.
- Isaias is the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
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