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Archived story · published October 10, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Top Stories · October 10, 2026

At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama

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Hurricane Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 storm near Destin, Florida, causing at least two fatalities and leaving nearly one million people without power across the Southeast. The storm weakened to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland through Alabama and Georgia, though local authorities continue to warn of flooding risks and debris hazards during recovery efforts.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • At least two deaths occurred due to trees falling on homes.
  • Deaths were reported in Florida and Alabama.
  • Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida.
  • The storm caused widespread power outages, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
  • Governor Ron DeSantis issued warnings regarding recovery and potential flooding.

Reported by only some outlets

  • The storm made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane with 105 mph winds.
  • Outage numbers ranged between 800,000 and 900,000 customers.
  • Isaias was the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season.
  • The National Weather Service canceled warnings for the Mobile area by Saturday morning.

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