Isaias weakens after making landfall on US Gulf Coast as a hurricane

Atlantic hurricane Isaias has weakened after making landfall on the US Gulf Coast. The storm hit the states of Florida and Alabama in the southeastern United States, where it brought down trees and power lines.

Because of the damage, more than 664,000 customers in the two states have been left without electricity. The source gives no further details on casualties, the scale of the destruction or how long it may take to restore power.

The storm was a hurricane when it came ashore, but its intensity has since decreased. No further information about the storm's expected path is provided.