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Hurricane Isaias nears US Gulf Coast as hundreds of thousands lose power
Isaias reached category 3 strength in the Atlantic before weakening to category 2 ahead of landfall. About 365,000 people in Alabama and Florida were reported without power, and Georgia's governor declared a statewide emergency.
Why it matters
Widespread outages and emergency declarations across several states disrupt daily life and the Gulf region's energy and port infrastructure.
Background
The US Gulf Coast is frequently hit by Atlantic hurricanes between June and November. Alabama, Florida and Georgia regularly declare emergencies to mobilise resources ahead of major storms.
The story so far
- Isaias becomes Atlantic's first hurricane; Alabama declares emergency
- Hurricane Isaias strengthens; Alabama and Georgia declare emergencies
- Hurricane Isaias nears US Gulf Coast as hundreds of thousands lose power
- Hurricane Isaias hits Florida Panhandle, killing four
- Hurricane Isaias kills four after Florida landfall
- Hurricane Isaias death toll in Florida rises to six
- Hurricane Isaias death toll in Florida rises to six
Sources
- AP ↗October 9, 2026
- Fox 5 Atlanta ↗October 8, 2026
- AP ↗October 8, 2026
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