Hurricane Isaias Weakens After Landfall in Florida
Hurricane Isaias weakened to a Category 1 storm after making landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 hurricane. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported that the storm was moving through the Deep South with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph and warned of potential storm surges, flooding, and downed power lines. The storm caused widespread disruptions in Alabama and Florida's Panhandle region, including road closures due to fallen trees and hazardous conditions. Over 412,000 Floridians and nearly 243,000 Alabamans lost electricity as the hurricane made landfall. Emergency declarations were issued by federal authorities to mobilize resources for response efforts. President Donald Trump stated that officials are closely monitoring the storm and described it as "under control." The NHC expects Isaias to continue weakening over the weekend, though gusty winds will persist inland.
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