Isaias Leaves Four Dead, Thousands Without Power Across Eastern US
Four people died and thousands of residents lost electricity as Hurricane Isaias moved up the U.S. East Coast. The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, and a threat of tornadoes to several states.
Four individuals have died and thousands of homes and businesses are without power after Hurricane Isaias impacted the eastern United States. The storm, which made landfall as a hurricane in North Carolina, has since weakened to a post-tropical cyclone as it moved inland.
Authorities in various states reported storm-related fatalities. Officials confirmed two deaths in North Carolina, one in Pennsylvania, and one in Maryland. Details regarding the circumstances of these deaths were not immediately available.
The storm brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, and the potential for tornadoes across a wide area. Utility companies worked to restore electricity to affected customers from the Carolinas northward through New England. Damage assessments began in areas impacted by the storm's initial pass.
Isaias first made landfall in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, as a Category 1 hurricane. It then tracked northeast, bringing hurricane-force winds to portions of the mid-Atlantic coast. Forecasters warned of continued risks for flooding and wind damage as the system progressed.
Related Topics
Article Ratings
How do you feel about this story?
National Desk
Sign in to follow this author from their profile.
Discussion (0)
Join the Conversation
Join the conversation
Sign in to share your thoughts, reply to readers, and like comments.
No comments yet. Be the first to comment!