Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US

Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US

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Hurricane Isaias has caused significant damage and loss of life in the southern US. According to the BBC News — Science & Environment, four people have died and hundreds of thousands are without power after the storm battered parts of the region with powerful winds and heavy rain.

The storm made landfall in Florida late on Friday with maximum sustained winds of 105mph (168km/h) before being downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone. The BBC News — Science & Environment reports that the storm felled trees and ripped the roofs off buildings, causing widespread destruction.

The impact of the storm has been felt across several states, with Alabama, Florida, and Georgia all declaring states of emergency ahead of its arrival. Mandatory evacuation orders were issued to thousands of people in Florida and Alabama, according to the ABC News — Top Stories.

The National Hurricane Center has warned of hazardous conditions, including storm surges, flash flooding, damaging winds, and a risk of tornadoes across parts of the US. The tornado threat is expected to continue today across parts of the Florida Panhandle, Georgia, and the Carolinas.

In Florida, power restoration is being prioritized, with authorities working to reopen highways, bridges, and airports. Teams are assessing the damage, and Governor Ron DeSantis has warned that casualties might follow 'in the days after'.

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