Top Stories · October 10, 2026
Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida Panhandle as extreme weather slams area
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, at approximately 8:30 p.m. CT on Friday, October 9, 2026. Initially reaching Category 3 strength, the storm weakened to a Category 2 by landfall with sustained winds of 105 mph. Governors in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia declared states of emergency as the storm brought life-threatening storm surge, heavy rainfall up to 15 inches, and widespread power outages affecting over 500,000 customers. The storm is projected to move north into the Tennessee Valley through the weekend.
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida Panhandle as extreme weather slams area
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Hurricane Isaias updates: Category 2 storm makes landfall in Florida Panhandle
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall on Gulf Coast as Category 2 storm. See maps, forecast path.
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Isaias now a Category 2 hurricane, projected to hit Gulf Coast with 100 mph-plus winds
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Reported across the spectrum
- Landfall occurred near Destin, Florida, around 8:30 p.m. CT on Friday.
- The storm had maximum sustained winds of 105 mph at landfall.
- State of emergency declarations were issued by governors in Florida, Alabama, and Georgia.
- A storm surge of up to 9 feet was forecast for parts of the Florida Panhandle.
- Hundreds of thousands of customers lost power across the Southeast.
- The storm path is projected toward the Tennessee Valley.
Reported by only some outlets
- CBS News reports Isaias is the first hurricane of the 2026 season and the latest first hurricane since 1905.
- Just The News reports on the status of the Alabama-Georgia football game and Donald Trump canceling his appearance.
- Just The News mentions specific Florida road closures and a 'Trooper’s Law' regarding pet abandonment.
- ABC News reports a specific wind gust of 102 mph at Pensacola City Hall.
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Just The News includes a detailed segment on Governor DeSantis's warnings about pet abandonment and the 'Trooper’s Law,' emphasizing personal responsibility and criminal consequences for animal mistreatment during disasters.
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