Hurricane Isaias downgrades to post-tropical cyclone after battering Florida and leaving more than 512,000 customers without power in the U.S.

WorldThe National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted that, despite the loss of strength, it could still cause heavy rains in southern Alabama and the northwestern coast of Florida and Georgia. Hurricane Isaias downgraded to post-tropical cyclone after battering Florida and leaving more than 512,000 customers without power in the U.S. CommentsHurricane Isaias, classified until now as category 2, was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone this Saturday after arriving on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico coast. The powerful storm struck the night of last Friday in the tourist town of Destin, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 165 km/h, at which point it lost strength. Even so, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) noted that, despite the loss of strength, it could still cause heavy rains in southern Alabama and the northwestern coast of Florida and Georgia. Heavy rains, fallen trees, streets blocked by debris and destroyed streetlights are some of the consequences left by the passage of Hurricane Isaias. Likewise, the weather phenomenon left more than 512,000 customers without electricity in Florida and Alabama, according to local media. State of emergencyAs a result of the catastrophe, Florida declared a state of emergency in 27 counties and mobilized 5,000 members of the National Guard to support emergency response tasks, which caused evacuations in several localities of the U.S. region. Likewise, authorities warned of possible prolonged power outages and infrastructure problems. For its part, as the hurricane's conditions spread inland, the NHC warned of a potentially deadly storm surge along the Gulf of Mexico coast and flash floods As Isaias moves inland, it is expected to weaken, although alerts remain in place for intense rains, flooding and the risk of tornadoes that could spread over the weekend to other areas of the southeastern United States. See also:Saudi Arabia confirms three dead after Houthi attacks on Riyadh airportPope Leo XIV rejects the death penalty amid questioned announcement of upcoming public execution in the U.S.More about:Hurricane IsaiasUnited StatesGulf of MexicoFlorida