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Tropical Storm Rachel destroyed a century-old promenade in Long Beach

Tropical Storm Rachel destroyed a promenade in Long Beach, California, that was reported to be 100 years old. The account also said that the remnants of Hurricane Isaias were visible in the southeastern United States.

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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in Florida

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Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida, at about 8.30pm local time on Friday. Authorities warned of dangerous coastal and inland flooding, and evacuation orders had been issued in parts of Florida. Streets in Destin were flooded, while fallen trees and damaged power lines were reported in nearby Pensacola. Two people died after the hurricane made landfall. About 800,000 people in Florida, Alabama and Georgia lost power. Isaias has weakened but is still expected to bring strong winds and waves far inland.