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Evacuations Underway as Isaias Nears Coast
9 Oct
Summary
- Hurricane Isaias is now a Category 3 storm, threatening the Florida Panhandle and Alabama.
- Evacuation orders issued for numerous counties in Florida and Alabama.
- Storm expected to bring 9 feet of storm surge, high winds, and heavy rain.
Evacuation orders have been issued for multiple counties in the Florida Panhandle and Alabama as Hurricane Isaias, currently a powerful Category 3 storm, moves closer to the coast. The storm is projected to bring significant impacts, including up to 9 feet of storm surge in parts of Florida, alongside high winds, torrential rain, and the potential for tornadoes.
Governors Ron DeSantis of Florida and Kay Ivey of Alabama have declared states of emergency for numerous counties in the storm's projected path. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for residents in vulnerable areas, including barrier islands and low-lying regions. Officials are urging residents to heed evacuation orders seriously and prepare for potential power outages.
Emergency response agencies are mobilizing resources, including ambulances, high-water vehicles, and aircraft, to assist with evacuations and potential search-and-rescue operations. Landfall is anticipated late Friday into early Saturday morning.
