Florida Governor Reports 448,000 Without Power After Hurricane Isaias
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reports over 448,000 homes without power after Hurricane Isaias hits the Panhandle.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis reported that nearly 448,000 homes are without power following Hurricane Isaias‘s landfall in the Florida Panhandle. The storm, which made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Destin, Florida, has since weakened to a post-tropical cyclone as it moves northward. Despite the downgrade, heavy rain and gusty winds continue to impact the region.
Storm Conditions and Reporter’s Struggles
Fox Weather correspondent Robert Ray faced challenging conditions while reporting on the storm’s impact. As winds nearly knocked him over, Ray humorously noted, “Stand by, guys. I’m just going to catch my breath, and by the way, I’ve got a mouthful of water. That’s another thing that continues to happen when we try to report here.” He added, “This is a fight. It’s going to be a fight all night. Isaias, it’s a dragon; it’s got teeth!” as another gust threatened his stability.
Power Outages and Federal Assistance
During a press conference, DeSantis provided an update on the aftermath, stating that 448,000 accounts are without power, including 323,000 customers from FPL and 110,000 from various co-ops in northwest Florida. FEMA announced that President Trump has approved an emergency declaration to make federal assistance available for the hurricane response.
Storm Tracking and Forecast
Isaias weakened overnight to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland but continues to bring heavy rain to the Florida Panhandle. As of 5 a.m., the storm’s center was about 25 miles south-southwest of Montgomery, Alabama, and 105 miles south of Birmingham. The system is moving north at 14 mph with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. Continued weakening is expected, but gusty winds are anticipated to persist inland through Saturday.
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Source: The Gateway Pundit
