In brief
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in Florida as a 110‑mph Category‑2 storm, bringing massive waves and up to 9 feet of storm surge. Officials in Florida, Alabama and Georgia declared states of emergency and ordered mandatory evacuations. Power outages affected over 350,000 residents, while meteorologists warned of tornadoes and heavy rain inland. Residents are urged to heed warnings, stay indoors or move to higher ground.
Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida at 110 mph, Demanding Evacuations
Category‑2 Hurricane Isaias slammed into the Florida panhandle last night, delivering 110‑mph winds and up to 9‑foot storm surge that threaten life‑threatening flooding.
Florida, Alabama and Georgia declared emergencies and ordered mandatory evacuations. Over 350,000 Floridians lost power, while extra 170,000 in Alabama faced outages.
Meteorologists warn of possible tornadoes and heavy inland rain. Officials urge residents to follow orders, stay indoors, or move to higher ground if a surge is expected.
