Isaias has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone following its Florida landfall, the National Hurricane Center says, after knocking out power to more than 430,000 people in Florida and nearly 297,000 in Alabama.
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Key facts
- Isaias weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall in Florida, according to the NHC.
- More than 430,000 people in Florida lost power as the storm hit shore, per PowerOutage.us.
- Nearly 297,000 people in Alabama also lost power, per PowerOutage.us.
- Combined, the two states reported more than 700,000 customers without power.
Isaias has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall in Florida, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. The downgrade follows the storm’s arrival on shore, which left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity across two states.
More than 430,000 people in Florida lost power as the storm hit shore, according to power outage tracking firm PowerOutage.us.
In neighbouring Alabama, nearly 297,000 people also lost power, PowerOutage.us reported. Together, the two figures amount to more than 700,000 customers affected.
The power outage data offers an early measure of the storm’s impact, though the broader extent of damage was not detailed in the available information. Restoration timelines for affected customers were not specified.
Why it matters
Tropical systems that weaken after landfall can still cause widespread power outages and disruption for communities in their path. With more than 700,000 customers losing electricity across Florida and Alabama, the storm's effects reached beyond the point where it came ashore.
Frequently asked questions
What is a post-tropical cyclone?
A post-tropical cyclone is a storm that no longer has the characteristics of a tropical system. The NHC reclassified Isaias to this category after its Florida landfall, indicating its structure had changed.
How many people lost power because of Isaias?
More than 430,000 people in Florida and nearly 297,000 in Alabama lost power as the storm hit shore, according to tracking firm PowerOutage.us.
Where did Isaias make landfall?
According to the NHC, Isaias made landfall in Florida before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone.
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- Isaias weakens to post-tropical cyclone after Florida landfall, NHC says
CNBC Top News: More than 430,000 people in Florida and nearly 297,000 in Alabama lost power as the storm hit shore, according to power outage tracking firm PowerOutage.us.