Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias Hits Florida Coast
Post-tropical cyclone Isaias weakened Saturday after making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near Destin, Florida. The storm caused widespread power outages and flooding along the Gulf Coast.
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Hurricane Isaias weakened to a post-tropical cyclone Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. The storm made landfall near Destin, Florida, on Friday, October 9, 2026, around 9:30 p.m. EDT, as a Category 2 hurricane packing 105 mph winds.
Florida bore the brunt of the storm, reporting over 375,000 power outages. Alabama followed with 215,000 outages, and Georgia had more than 10,000.
Storm surge pushed seawater inland, causing extensive flooding in low-lying Gulf Coast regions. Destructive winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes remained possible as the storm moved through southern Alabama. Evacuations for Zones A and B in Escambia County, including Pensacola Beach, were ordered due to storm surge threats.
Ocoee experienced northward movement of upper-level clouds and moisture, with some residents in neighborhoods like Meadow Woods reporting breezy conditions. Clearer skies and slightly cooler temperatures are expected as Isaias moves away.
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