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Category 4 Hurricane Simon Approaches Mexican Coast; Isaias Hits Florida
NRKLO·MX · US·about 23 hours ago
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to make landfall in Florida between tonight and early Saturday as a high-end Category 2 hurricane. Multiple counties have issued immediate evacuation orders, with shelters activated. The storm poses a significant threat to life and property, with uncertainty remaining on the exact landfall location and intensity.
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, impacting Alabama and the Florida Panhandle with damaging winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The storm has caused widespread power outages affecting over 840,000 customers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. The full extent of damage and the timeline for restoration remain uncertain.