Hurricane Isaias takes aim at Florida Panhandle, now Category 3 storm

What happened: Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm, then weakened to Category 1 and was declared a post-tropical cyclone Saturday. Key numbers: Landfall about 8:30 p.m. Why it matters: Extreme wind warnings and a flash flood emergency continued, with extended power outages expected in the Florida Panhandle. Evacuation orders are in place for many low-lying and coastal areas, and emergency response teams have mobilized. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm, then weakened to Category 1 and was declared a post-tropical cyclone Saturday.

Extreme wind warnings and a flash flood emergency continued, with extended power outages expected in the Florida Panhandle. Evacuation orders are in place for many low-lying and coastal areas, and emergency response teams have mobilized.