Post-tropical cyclone Isaias forecast, 4 dead from storm

Key Points:

• Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, on October 9, causing significant damage including downed trees and power lines, and resulting in at least four fatalities across Alabama and Florida.
• The storm has since weakened to a post-tropical cyclone and is moving northeast through the Appalachians and mid-Atlantic, bringing heavy rain, potential flash flooding, and possible tornadoes, particularly in Virginia and North Carolina.
• Strong wind gusts are expected in the southeastern U.S., especially near the southern Appalachians, with ongoing risks of scattered power outages and downed trees, while ocean swells continue to impact the Gulf and southeastern Atlantic coasts.
• Significant power outages persist in parts of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, with nearly total outages in some Alabama counties and thousands of customers affected in Bay County, Florida, as crews work to restore electricity.
• Fatalities include two deaths in Alabama from storm-related incidents involving fallen trees, and two deaths in Florida from a falling tree and carbon monoxide poisoning in a closed garage during generator use.