Summary
Even though it became weaker, the storm still brought high waves and flash floods.
Around 380,000 homes in Florida and 210,000 in Alabama lost electricity.
Officials told people to stay inside and wait for help.
Key Points
5 points1
Isaias started as a Category 2 storm with winds around 90 miles per hour.
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Landfall occurred near the city of Destin, Florida.
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The storm caused dangerous waves, known as storm surge, and sudden flooding.
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Power outages affected hundreds of thousands of households in Florida and Alabama.
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Emergency teams declared a state of emergency to bring extra resources.
New Words to Learn
5 wordshurricane
a massive storm that forms over warm ocean water and brings strong winds and rain
category
a number that shows how strong a hurricane is, from 1 to 5
storm surge
a rise in sea level caused by a storm that can flood coastal areas
flash flood
quickly rising water that can happen after heavy rain
emergency declaration
an official statement that allows extra help and supplies to be sent
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