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Tropical Storm Idalia may rapidly intensify into a major hurricane by the time it moves toward a Florida landfall by Wednesday. This forecast has prompted hurricane, tropical storm and storm surge warnings for parts of the Gulf Coast of Florida. Tropical storm and storm surge watches have also been posted for portions of the Atlantic coast.
Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rain are all expected along portions of the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle beginning as early as Tuesday.
If you live in an area prone to storm surge, be sure to follow the advice of local officials if evacuations are ordered. The latest on how people are preparing for Idalia can be found here.
Hurricane and tropical storm alerts: A hurricane warning is in effect from the middle of Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River, including Tampa Bay. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions (74+ mph winds) are expected within the area within 24 hours.
Life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds and flooding rain are all expected along portions of the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle beginning as early as Tuesday.
If you live in an area prone to storm surge, be sure to follow the advice of local officials if evacuations are ordered. The latest on how people are preparing for Idalia can be found here.
Hurricane and tropical storm alerts: A hurricane warning is in effect from the middle of Longboat Key to the Ochlockonee River, including Tampa Bay. A hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions (74+ mph winds) are expected within the area within 24 hours.
