Hurricane Isaias has crashed into the United States Gulf Coast before losing speed and turning into a post-tropical storm as it moved over southern Alabama, threatening flash flooding and strong winds farther inland.
A man tries to push a car as waves wash over the road ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Isaias, in Englewood, Florida, US, October 9, 2026.
Asked about hurricane preparations, President Donald Trump told reporters outside the White House, “We’re watching it very closely, the hurricane, ” adding that it was “under control”.
And Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrelled towards Mexico’s coast early on Saturday.
More than 664,000 customers in Florida and Alabama have been left without power as Isaias downs trees, power lines.