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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida leaving thousands without power across Gulf Coast

  • Hurricane Isaias, the first of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, made landfall along the northern Gulf Coast early Saturday as a Category 2 hurricane.
  • Marking the latest start to an Atlantic hurricane season since satellite tracking began in 1966, Isaias formed late on October 7, 2026, following months of unusual storm inactivity.
  • With maximum sustained winds near 110 mph, the storm threatens the Florida Panhandle and Alabama with life-threatening storm surges of 6-10 feet and isolated rainfall totals reaching 15 inches.
  • North Carolina officials have placed urban search and rescue teams on a state mission order in key locations to ensure readiness for potential flash flooding and severe weather through the weekend.
  • Although the World Meteorological Organization did not retire the 2020 Hurricane Isaias name despite tens of millions in damage, the name was reused for this season's storm.
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نُشر هذا مقاعد ولاً عبر Cedarnews.net. To follow more of the exclusive news and interviews, click on our website. Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the US Gulf Coast near Destin, Florida on Friday night. The damages are still significant, a. تم نشر هذا الخبر عبر صوت كادرnews الشبابري. To see more of the news, check out our official website.

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Hurricane Isaias, the first of the Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, struck Florida's northern Gulf Coast on Friday evening, bringing heavy rainfall, powerful winds and the risk of immediate flooding that could threaten lives. After landing, the storm was weakened from hurricane to post-tropical cyclone and continued to move northward through the southeastern United States.Florida, Alabama and Georgia declared states of emergency, while author…

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Hurricane Isaias hit Florida in category 2, resulting in massive evacuations and suspension of much of the oil production in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the United States near the town of Destin in Florida. Shortly thereafter, the hurricane weakened, so weather services are now classifying it as a severe storm. However, Governor Ron DeSantis still considers the risk of flooding significant in Florida. Due to the flood risks and strong wind gusts, he warns people not to travel. Streets in Destin are flooded, and in the neighboring city of Pensacola, trees have …

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ADN 40 broke the news on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
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