Hurricane Isaias Leaves 356,000 Without Power in Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias Leaves 356,000 Without Power in Gulf Coast
US · Published Oct 12, 2026
• Hurricane Isaias, the first Atlantic tropical cyclone of the 2026 season, made landfall near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm on Friday.
• The storm caused widespread damage across the Gulf Coast, leaving 356,000 customers without power in southern Alabama and northwestern Florida as of Sunday afternoon.

Impact & Risks

The storm has caused significant damage, including structural destruction and power outages, particularly in Florida and Alabama. Pensacola, Florida, has experienced critical drinking water shortages, and residents are under a boil water advisory. Four fatalities have been reported, and travel remains hazardous in some areas due to fallen trees and power lines. Flash flooding remains a concern in the mid-Atlantic region as the storm moves northward.

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