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Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves 650,000 without power in Florida

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Hurricane Isaias has killed four people and left more than 650,000 people without power.

Key facts

  • Hurricane Isaias has killed four people and left more than 650,000 people without power.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 04:28:51 UTC.

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  1. At least 2 deaths attributed to Isaias after hurricane bashes Florida and Alabama

  2. Four dead and thousands without power after Hurricane Isaias lashes US

  3. Hurricane Simon strengthens to Category 4 off Mexico coast

  4. Hurricane Simon strengthens into Category 4 storm as it takes aim at Mexico

  5. Hurricane Isaias kills four, leaves 650,000 without power in Florida

Sources

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