Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm before weakening to a Category 1 with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph. The storm is currently about 65 miles west-northwest of Panama City and is expected to cause significant storm surges, urban flooding, and flash floods, particularly in southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Over 412,000 residents in Florida and nearly 243,000 in Alabama experienced power outages due to the storm. Local authorities in Houston County, Alabama, have closed all roads until conditions improve, highlighting the storm's impact on travel and safety. Emergency declarations have been issued in both Florida and Alabama to facilitate federal assistance.
As Isaias moves inland, it is anticipated to continue weakening but will still produce gusty winds and hazardous conditions through the weekend