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Hurricane Isaias updates: Storm makes landfall in Florida Panhandle
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Key Points:
- Hurricane Isaias weakened to a Category 1 storm with maximum winds of 90 mph as it moved north over the western Florida Panhandle, according to the National Weather Service.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reported that wind shear had reduced the storm from Category 3 to Category 2 before landfall, but strong winds and heavy rainfall remained significant threats.
- Florida Department of Transportation and search-and-rescue teams were set to mobilize early Saturday to clear debris, inspect infrastructure, and assist with rescue operations.
- Approximately 260,000 electric utility accounts were without power, with crews ready to begin restoration as soon as it was safe.
- Governor DeSantis planned to provide another update on the storm situation on Saturday morning.
