Isaias Weakens to Post-Tropical Cyclone After Landfall in Florida Panhandle
Isaias moves inland as post-tropical cyclone with 65 mph winds, posing storm surge and rain risks across Alabama and Florida.
POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Hurricane Isaias has transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall on the Florida Panhandle as a Category 2 storm.
The National Hurricane Center reported that the system weakened overnight, with maximum sustained winds dropping to 65 mph. It was moving northward over southern Alabama at 20 mph, according to an early morning update.
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Although its strength has diminished, Isaias is still expected to bring strong winds, potential storm surges of 2 to 4 feet along parts of Florida’s coast, and heavy rainfall as it continues its inland journey through Alabama and into the Tennessee Valley.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
