Satellite imagery shows hurricane Isaias power outages across Gulf Coast

NASA Earth Observatory, NASA Science, and Mirage News reported that high definition nighttime satellite imagery tracked power outages along the Florida Panhandle after Hurricane Isaias struck the region. The storm became the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season on October 8 before tracking toward the United States Gulf Coast. [1][2][3]

According to NASA Earth Observatory, the hurricane brought heavy rain and flash flooding to parts of the Southeastern United States, including Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Strong winds toppled trees and downed power lines, which left many residents without electricity. [1]

The Gulf Coast of the United States includes the shoreline where the Southern United States meets the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal states along this region are Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. [5]

NASA Earth Observatory reported that nighttime satellite images captured both where the storm knocked out electrical power and how quickly local lights returned across the impacted areas. [1]