BREAKING: Hurricane Isaias makes landfall near Destin, Florida
Hurricane Isaias has made landfall near Destin, Florida, according to a National Weather Service alert received Friday night.
The storm was reported to have maximum sustained winds of 105 mph and was moving north at approximately 19 mph at the time of the notification.
The landfall brings the threat of dangerous winds, heavy rainfall, flooding and possible tornadoes to portions of the Gulf Coast and inland areas as the storm moves north.
Residents across East Alabama and West Georgia should continue monitoring official weather alerts and local emergency management updates as conditions develop. Impacts will depend on the storm’s track and how conditions evolve inland.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roadways, stay away from downed power lines and follow instructions from local officials.
CNAW2News.com is monitoring Hurricane Isaias and will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
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