Hurricane Isaias updates: Storm makes landfall in Florida Panhandle

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis provided an update on Hurricane Isaias after the storm made landfall in the state Friday night.

DeSantis said wind shear weakened the storm from a Category 3 to a Category 2 before landfall, although strong winds and heavy rainfall remained significant threats.

Florida Department of Transportation crews and search-and-rescue teams were scheduled to begin mobilizing around 3 a.m. Saturday.

Transportation crews planned to clear debris from roadways and inspect bridges, while emergency responders, including the Florida National Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, prepared to assist with rescue operations where needed.

There were approximately 260,000 electric utility accounts without power across the region, he said. Utility crews were prepared to begin restoration work as soon as conditions became safe.

The governor said he would provide another update on Saturday morning.

-ABC News' Jason Volack

Life-threatening storm surge is hitting the Gulf Coast as dangerous hurricane conditions and flash flooding begin to spread inland, the National Weather Service said.

Radar and surface observations indicated that the maximum sustained winds are now 100 mph, NWS said.

Hurricane Isaias, a strong Category 2 hurricane, made landfall Friday night.

The storm, with winds up to 105 mph, made landfall near Destin, Florida, in the Florida Panhandle at 8:30 p.m. CT, the National Weather Service said.

Water levels were rising rapidly along the coast as dangerous hurricane conditions and life-threatening flash flooding spread inland.

Extreme wind warnings and a flash flood emergency continue as landfall is soon expected near the Fort Walton Beach and Destin area of Florida.

A wind gust of 102 mph with sustained wind of 62 mph was recently reported at Pensacola City Hall.