A powerful Category 2 hurricane has struck the western Florida Panhandle, bringing destructive winds of up to 105 mph as it came ashore near Destin late Friday. Residents in the storm’s path are facing potential flooding, structural damage, and prolonged power outages as emergency services brace for the worst. Authorities have urged evacuation in vulnerable areas, warning of life-threatening conditions. The storm’s intensity and track could bring further risks as it moves inland, leaving communities to assess the aftermath.
Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the western Florida Panhandle near Destin as a Category 2 storm late Friday evening, packing maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
