Thousands without power in Florida and Alabama as Isaias moves north
At least four deaths linked to storm amid warnings of flash flooding that could stretch into Appalachians
TL;DR
- Nearly 396,000 customers in Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama lost power.
- At least four deaths are linked to the storm, including two from falling trees.
- Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall is expected across the central Appalachians and mid-Atlantic.
- Isolated flash flooding, strong wind gusts, and life-threatening surf and rip currents are threats.
- Hurricane-force winds caused damage to a Pensacola hotel roof and an airport.
- President Trump approved emergency declarations for Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
- The US Energy Department authorized emergency oil exchanges.
- Tropical Storm Simon strengthened in the Pacific and approached Mexico's coast with heavy rainfall and flooding potential.
- Tropical Storm Rachel was expected to bring heavy winds and rain to northern Mexico and southern California.