Isaias weakens after US Gulf Coast landfall; Over 900,000 left without Power
Babushahi Bureau
Florida (US), October 10, 2026: Hurricane Isaias weakened after making landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday night, but continued to threaten parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rainfall, flooding and strong winds. More than 915,000 electricity customers across Florida, Alabama and Georgia were reported without power on Saturday.
Isaias made landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 2 hurricane before weakening as it moved inland across Alabama. By Saturday morning, the system had weakened to a post-tropical cyclone, although the risk of flash flooding and further weather-related damage remained.
Downed trees, damaged power lines, flooded streets and blocked roads were reported across affected areas. In parts of Florida and Alabama, emergency crews worked to assess the damage and clear debris. Strong winds also damaged buildings and disrupted local infrastructure.
Despite the storm’s weakening, forecasters warned that heavy rainfall could trigger flash and river flooding across parts of southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle and southwestern Georgia. Rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches were forecast in several areas, with locally higher amounts possible. The threat of tornadoes also persisted across parts of the Southeast.
Authorities urged residents to follow local emergency advisories and exercise caution around flooded roads, fallen trees and damaged power lines. Utility crews were working to restore electricity to affected communities as Isaias continued moving inland.
Although the storm had lost its hurricane status, forecasters warned that flooding and other hazardous conditions could continue even after its winds weakened.