Hurricane Isaias killed four people and left thousands without power after striking the United States on Friday evening. Winds tore roofs from homes and other buildings as the system moved inland. The storm later weakened into a remnant cyclone.
The hurricane reached land with enough force to peel roofing from houses and commercial structures. Thousands of households lost electricity as rain and debris spread through towns in its path. Crews moved in to survey damage once the strongest winds had eased.
Winds tore roofs from homes and other buildings as the system moved inland.
Initial accounts did not spell out the circumstances of the four deaths or name the communities where they occurred. Rescue teams and utility workers focused on streets blocked by flooding and fallen trees. Residents were told to treat downed electrical lines as live and to avoid needless travel.
Isaias lost hurricane status as it continued inland and was classified as a remnant cyclone. Clearing debris and restoring electricity became the main task for local authorities. Forecasters kept watch on leftover rain and gusts as the system faded.
