Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 2 Storm
The first Atlantic hurricane of the season struck the US Gulf Coast with 165 km/h winds, prompting state emergencies and evacuations.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the US Gulf Coast, striking Florida as a Category 2 storm, AP News and BBC Mundo reported. It is the first hurricane of the current Atlantic season, following disruptions that had already shut down offshore oil operations in the Gulf.
The storm brought sustained winds of up to 165 kilometers per hour and torrential rainfall that triggered flash flooding, according to Hungarian news outlet 24.hu. In response to the landfall, states of emergency and mandatory evacuation orders were declared across Florida and Alabama, while neighbouring Georgia was placed on alert. Further details regarding casualties or the full extent of damage have not yet been released.