Hurricane Isaias leaves two dead and 800,000 without power in US Southeast
Summary
Hurricane Isaias, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season, caused two deaths and left nearly 800,000 people without power in the southeastern United States. The storm made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane and then weakened as it moved inland, causing wind damage, flooding, and road closures.Key Facts
- Hurricane Isaias hit near Destin, Florida, with winds of 169 km/h (105 mph).
- Two people died: one in Birmingham, Alabama, and one in Escambia County, Florida, both due to falling trees.
- About 800,000 electricity customers in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia lost power.
- The storm weakened to a post-tropical cyclone by Saturday morning with wind speeds around 55 km/h (35 mph).
- Flooding and downed trees caused road closures and damage to buildings, including a torn hotel roof in Pensacola, Florida.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis warned that flooding risk remained due to saturated ground and ongoing rain.
- Alabama Governor Kay Ivey warned of strong winds, heavy rain, and possible tornadoes after the storm.
- Officials urged caution against fraudulent contractors targeting storm victims during repairs.
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