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Hurricane Isaias knocks out power for 840,000 across US Southeast
NRKLO·US · GE·about 11 hours ago
Hurricane Isaias has caused at least three deaths in the U.S. Southeast, all from fallen trees, as it weakens. Meanwhile, Hurricane Simon is intensifying on a path toward Mexico, posing a new threat. The event underscores the active Atlantic hurricane season and the compounding risk to coastal and inland communities.
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Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the US Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, impacting Alabama and the Florida Panhandle with damaging winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The storm has caused widespread power outages affecting over 840,000 customers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. The full extent of damage and the timeline for restoration remain uncertain.