Four dead and hundreds of thousands without power due to storm “Isaias”

Four people have been killed in the USA in connection with Hurricane Isaias. According to official information from Florida and Alabama, hundreds of thousands were also without power. In Florida alone, 430,000 connections were affected, said Governor Ron DeSantis.

According to DeSantis, a person in Florida was killed when a tree crashed onto the roof of his home. Another victim was found dead in the garage where a generator was running. DeSantis did not provide further details about the cause of death.

The Alabama Emergency Management Agency put the number of power outages at 200,000. In addition, two people died in the state.

Danger to life due to flooding

“Isaias” made landfall in Florida on Friday with wind speeds of up to 165 kilometers per hour. As a precautionary measure, a state of emergency was declared in several states. The storm was initially classified as a hurricane, but weakened during the night. Nevertheless, according to the weather service, there is still a risk to life, including from flooding.

The storm is now covering large parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain and extreme winds. According to the National Hurricane Center, impacts could be felt not only in Florida and Alabama, but also in the states of Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee, among others. Landslides and tornadoes are possible locally.

Mexico is preparing for Hurricane Simon

In Mexico, people are currently preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Simon. As Fabián Vázquez Romaña, coordinator of the Mexican Meteorological Service, announced on Platform X, the first impacts are expected on the coast of the state of Jalisco early on Sunday (local time). The weather service has declared the highest alert level.

The hurricane, which has been classified as Category 4 (very strong), has now reached wind speeds of almost 300 kilometers per hour at its center and is less than 200 kilometers from the Mexican coast, the weather service expert said.

The authorities expect heavy rain and wave heights of six to eight meters. There is a risk of flooding, flooding and landslides in low-lying areas. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum called on the population to stay in safe places and avoid unnecessary trips.