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Why does Florida get so many hurricanes?
Florida's panhandle, where Isaias made landfall, is particularly vulnerable. The warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico provide the energy hurricanes need to form and strengthen. Its long coastline and low elevation also make it highly susceptible to storm surges and heavy rainfall, increasing the risk.
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