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Final hours wind shear kept Hurricane Isaias from being bigger disaster

Final hours wind shear kept Hurricane Isaias from being bigger disaster

As crews clear roads and restore power, forecasters say accurate predictions and late weakening helped limit a potentially worse outcome.

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Hurricane Isaias missed Palm Beach County but parts of Florida took hit

Hurricane Isaias missed Palm Beach County but parts of Florida took hit

Palm Beach County avoided Hurricane Isaias but pictures show how the storm battered parts of the state.

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias moves north to Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias moves north to Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic

Hurricane Isaias has left nearly 396,000 customers without power across the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias brings rain to Appalachians and mid-Atlantic

Some in Florida and Alabama without power as Isaias brings rain to Appalachians and mid-Atlantic

Hurricane Isaias has left a trail of destruction in the Florida Panhandle and southern Alabama

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Hurricane Isaias path caused damage in Florida, see aftermath photos

Hurricane Isaias path caused damage in Florida, see aftermath photos

Hurricane Isaias path made landfall in Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 with 105 mph winds. See damage, aftermath photos.

Dry Weather Brings Hope After Isaias Left the South in Ruins

Dry Weather Brings Hope After Isaias Left the South in Ruins

Dry weather is expected to help communities across the Southeast recover after Hurricane Isaias struck near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds. More than 150,000 utility customers in Florida and Alabama remained without electricity Monday, while fallen trees, damaged buildings and flooding continue to disrupt recovery. Bellwood, Alabama, recorded nearly 13 inches of rain, and some rivers along Florida’s Panhandle could remain at or above minor flood levels into Tuesday. Although fewer showers should help crews clear debris and restore power, rising temperatures into the upper 80s and lower 90s could create additional challenges for residents without air conditioning. Meanwhile, heavy rain could still trigger flash flooding in parts of the Northeast.

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Power out for tens of thousands in Florida after Cat 2 Isaias makes landfall

Power out for tens of thousands in Florida after Cat 2 Isaias makes landfall

Isaias made landfall near Destin as a Category 2 hurricane leaving many residents without electricity in the wester Florida Panhandle.

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When, where will Hurricane Isaias hit land? See Jacksonville impacts

When, where will Hurricane Isaias hit land? See Jacksonville impacts

Latest on Isaias as of 11 a.m. NHC update. Jacksonville is not in the direct path but faces a Flood Watch and Coastal Flood Advisory.

Isaias weakens but flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias weakens but flooding threat persists as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle

Isaias weakens but flooding threats persist as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias weakens but flooding threats persist as hundreds of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle

Isaias weakens but flash flooding threat persist as hundred of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias weakens but flash flooding threat persist as hundred of thousands grapple with power outages

Isaias has hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands without power in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle

Hurricane Isaias Sparks Tornado Risk in North Florida

Hurricane Isaias Sparks Tornado Risk in North Florida

Hurricane Isaias is expected to bring an elevated risk of tornadoes across North Florida, particularly along the Interstate 10 corridor from Pensacola to Jacksonville. Atmospheric conditions, including strong wind shear and rotating thunderstorms, are highly favorable for tornado development, resembling the conditions during Hurricane Milton in 2024, which produced a record-breaking 45 tornadoes in Florida. The National Weather Service (NWS) has indicated that the greatest risk for tornadoes will occur in the right semicircle of the storm, with activity likely to intensify after sunset on Friday and persist through Saturday. Tornadoes may be rain-wrapped and occur at night, making them harder to detect. Residents in the affected areas are urged to stay alert and prepare for potential tornado watches and warnings.