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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast as Category 2, flooding Alabama and Florida Panhandle
Independent UK·US·about 3 hours ago
Hurricane Isaias is forecast to make landfall on the US Gulf Coast, bringing up to 10 inches of rain to Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi this weekend. The storm's exact track and intensity remain uncertain, but the threat of flooding and wind damage is significant. This is a developing weather event with potential humanitarian and infrastructure impacts.
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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 high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The storm caused significant power outages for over 840,000 customers across Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. The full extent of damage and humanitarian impact is still being assessed.