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Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US
BBC • • nation
Key Points:
- Hurricane Isaias caused four deaths—two each in Alabama and Florida—due to falling trees and carbon monoxide poisoning, while hundreds of thousands lost power across several southern states.
- The storm made landfall in Florida with winds of 105 mph before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone, prompting states of emergency and mandatory evacuations in Florida and Alabama.
- Rescue operations included saving people trapped in floodwaters, with the Florida National Guard assisting stranded vehicle occupants.
- Officials warned of potential tornadoes in Alabama and urged residents in South Carolina to stay indoors due to dangerous high tides and flooding risks.
- The storm is expected to weaken further but may still bring up to 10 inches of rain and flooding to the Carolinas and Georgia.
