At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday night, October 9, 2026, as a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds. The storm subsequently weakened to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland through Alabama and toward the Tennessee Valley. Fatalities have been reported in both Florida and Alabama, primarily due to falling trees and carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator. Significant power outages affected over 800,000 customers across the Southeast, while federal emergency declarations were approved for Florida and Alabama to assist with recovery efforts.

Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday night, October 9, 2026, as a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds. The storm subsequently weakened to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland through Alabama and toward the Tennessee Valley. Fatalities have been reported in both Florida and Alabama, primarily due to falling trees and carbon monoxide poisoning from a generator. Significant power outages affected over 800,000 customers across the Southeast, while federal emergency declarations were approved for Florida and Alabama to assist with recovery efforts.