Hurricane Isaias Brings Alabama Power Outages Before Landfall

Hurricane Isaias is causing growing power outages across Alabama as the storm strengthens and approaches the northern Gulf Coast, where it is expected to make landfall Friday evening between Mobile and Pensacola, Florida. The hurricane is bringing strong winds and rainbands that threaten further disruptions.

According to the Miami Herald, outages are spreading across Alabama as Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the coast. Officials warned that deteriorating conditions could leave more residents without electricity and complicate recovery efforts.

The storm’s winds could knock down trees and power lines, while heavy rain may create hazardous conditions during restoration work, according to the report. Residents in affected areas were advised to avoid downed power lines because they may still carry electricity.

Utility providers are handling outage reports as residents prepare for possible extended power interruptions. The report advised people who lose power to use flashlights instead of candles when possible.

Residents were also warned not to operate generators indoors or near windows because of the risk of deadly carbon monoxide poisoning, according to the Miami Herald report. Hurricane Isaias is expected to continue moving toward the northern Gulf Coast before landfall.