Isaias makes landfall as hurricane, hammering US Gulf Coast with powerful winds, dangerous flooding

Hurricane Isaias made landfall on the United States Gulf Coast as a Category 2 storm, bringing powerful winds and dangerous flooding to the region. The storm caused significant infrastructure disruptions and widespread damage across the impacted areas.

Following its initial landfall, the system weakened below hurricane status. Despite the downgrade, it continued to track across the Southeast, maintaining a severe weather threat to the region as it progressed inland.