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Hurricane Isaias strikes Florida and leaves thousands without power

Outlets report that Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the US, causing fatalities, power outages, and travel disruptions.

Hurricane Isaias Tornado Warnings 2020
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At a glance

  • Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the US and left thousands without power.124
  • At least four people are reported dead following the storm.12

Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the US on Friday evening.124

The storm caused roofs to be ripped off buildings.12

Hundreds of thousands of households were left without power.124

At least four deaths were reported as the storm struck.12

The storm subsequently weakened to a post-tropical cyclone.12

Travel was affected as the storm pushed inland, closing airports and canceling trains.34

Where sources agree

  • Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the US3 of 4
  • Thousands are without power3 of 4

Who covered this

3 International1 National

Sources

  1. 1The GuardianHurricane Isaias latest updates: at least four people dead and hundreds of thousands without power ↗
  2. 2BBC NewsFour dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US ↗
  3. 3The New York TimesWhat Travelers Need to Know as Isaias Pushes Inland ↗
  4. 4BBC NewsHurricane Isaias downgraded after making landfall in Florida ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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