Hurricane Isaias Weakens, But Dangers Linger for Deep South

Hurricane Isaias has weakened to a Category 1 storm after making landfall in Florida's Panhandle. The storm, which initially hit near Destin, was moving through the Deep South with sustained winds of 150 kph. Significant impacts, including storm surges and flooding, were anticipated across southern Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, and into southwest Georgia.

Numerous power outages have occurred, with over 412,000 customers in Florida and nearly 243,000 in Alabama losing electricity. The hurricane's impacts have made travel hazardous, leading to road closures in Houston County, Alabama, where downed trees and power lines were reported. Federal resources have been mobilized with emergency declarations in Florida and Alabama.