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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast as Category 2, flooding Alabama and Florida Panhandle
Independent UK·US·about 8 hours ago
Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the US Gulf coast Friday night, bringing storm surge, flooding, and strong winds. Millions are under evacuation orders across Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, all of which declared states of emergency. The storm is the first Atlantic hurricane of a late season, and its impact on infrastructure and energy operations is uncertain.
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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.