Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves 670,000 without power

· Climate · United States · Mexico

Hurricane Isaias made landfall on Florida's panhandle as a Category 2 storm, killing at least four people, some from falling trees, and leaving about 670,000 customers without power across four states: roughly 420,000 in Florida, 190,000 in Alabama, 43,000 in Georgia and 17,000 in Mississippi. Roofs were ripped off buildings before the storm weakened to a post-tropical cyclone. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said no search-and-rescue requests had been received, calling it a good sign. Separately, Hurricane Simon strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico's Pacific coast, prompting businesses in Puerto Vallarta to board up windows. Insurers may face single-digit billions in losses from Isaias.

Why it matters：The twin storms underscore rising climate-driven risks to US and Mexican coasts, with power outages and insured losses affecting millions.

Key points

  • Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane on Florida's panhandle.
  • About 420,000 customers lost power in Florida alone.
  • Hurricane Simon strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico's Pacific coast.

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