Hurricane Idalia 8pm update: Nearing Cat 3
Idalia remained a powerful Category 2 hurricane Tuesday evening and was showing signs of strengthening with maximum sustained winds at 105 mph. In the National Hurricane Center's 8 p.m. advisory, the center of the storm was located about 155 miles west-southwest of Tampa and 245 miles south of Tallahassee.
Idalia remained a powerful Category 2 hurricane Tuesday evening and was showing signs of strengthening with maximum sustained winds at 105 mph. In the National Hurricane Center's 8 p.m. advisory, the center of the storm was located about 155 miles west-southwest of Tampa and 245 miles south of Tallahassee.
Mobile home park residents in Gainesville weigh whether to evacuate for Hurricane Idalia
Florida’s Department of Health warns, that even with hurricane straps or other tie-downs, mobile homes cannot withstand the wind gusts from a major storm, but at Candlelight Estates in Gainesville, plenty of people plan to wait out Hurricane Idalia.
Florida’s Department of Health warns, that even with hurricane straps or other tie-downs, mobile homes cannot withstand the wind gusts from a major storm, but at Candlelight Estates in Gainesville, plenty of people plan to wait out Hurricane Idalia.
UF students stock up and hunker down as Idalia approaches
Through most of the day Tuesday, the University of Florida’s campus looked pretty normal. Students still had class until noon, so the campus was still abuzz through the morning. After that though, many students said they planned to buy supplies to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.
Through most of the day Tuesday, the University of Florida’s campus looked pretty normal. Students still had class until noon, so the campus was still abuzz through the morning. After that though, many students said they planned to buy supplies to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia 5pm update: Now Cat. 2 Hurricane
Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a category 2 hurricane and has sustained winds of 100 mph as it makes its way across the Gulf of Mexico into Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's forecast to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before making landfall near Tallahassee.
Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a category 2 hurricane and has sustained winds of 100 mph as it makes its way across the Gulf of Mexico into Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's forecast to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before making landfall near Tallahassee.
Hurricane Idalia: Publix, Winn-Dixie closing stores as storm moves in
Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Why Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida during full moon will increase storm surge threat
Hurricane Idalia's storm surge will pack a one-two punch as landfall is forecast to happen on Florida's Gulf Coast during a full Moon and high tide for some areas.
Hurricane Idalia's storm surge will pack a one-two punch as landfall is forecast to happen on Florida's Gulf Coast during a full Moon and high tide for some areas.
'Didn't want to chance it'| Preparing for Idalia
A Florida woman will be riding out Hurricane Idalia in a stall at the World Equestrian Showcase in Ocala, Florida.
A Florida woman will be riding out Hurricane Idalia in a stall at the World Equestrian Showcase in Ocala, Florida.
UF professor helps prep for Hurricane Idalia
Shayla Zhao, an assistant professor in transportation engineering at the University of Florida, shares tips on preparing for Hurricane Idalia. She included some of the most important decisions that people need to make in areas where Idalia might impact them.
Shayla Zhao, an assistant professor in transportation engineering at the University of Florida, shares tips on preparing for Hurricane Idalia. She included some of the most important decisions that people need to make in areas where Idalia might impact them.
UF professor shares tips on storm aftermath
Carrie Stevenson, a coastal sustainability agent with the University of Florida, shares tips on how to not only prepare for, but how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.
Carrie Stevenson, a coastal sustainability agent with the University of Florida, shares tips on how to not only prepare for, but how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.
Hurricane Idalia flashes toward Florida on anniversaries of devastating hurricanes Katrina, Ida
Tuesday marks the anniversary of the devastating hurricanes Katrina and Ida. At the same time, Hurricane Idalia is approaching Florida, while Hurricane Franklin continues churning in open Atlantic.
Tuesday marks the anniversary of the devastating hurricanes Katrina and Ida. At the same time, Hurricane Idalia is approaching Florida, while Hurricane Franklin continues churning in open Atlantic.
Hurricane Idalia's Florida approach seen from space in breathtaking video from NASA, Space Station: WATCH
The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday as it churns toward the Gulf Coast of Florida.
The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday as it churns toward the Gulf Coast of Florida.
ISS flies over Idalia churning toward Florida
NASA shared video on social media Tuesday of the International Space Station flying over Hurricane Idalia as it moves toward Florida.
NASA shared video on social media Tuesday of the International Space Station flying over Hurricane Idalia as it moves toward Florida.
Will UCF close campus for Hurricane Idalia?
The University of Central Florida is closing campus on Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Idalia's anticipated landfall along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
The University of Central Florida is closing campus on Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Idalia's anticipated landfall along the Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Hurricane Idalia's potential landfall zone includes historic Florida gem
Hurricane Idalia is likely to make landfall near Apalachee Bay, where Florida's second-oldest lighthouse is standing.
Hurricane Idalia is likely to make landfall near Apalachee Bay, where Florida's second-oldest lighthouse is standing.
When is Hurricane Idalia making landfall in Florida? What we know about potential hit near Apalachee Bay
Where and when is Tropical Storm Idalia expected to make landfall?
Where and when is Tropical Storm Idalia expected to make landfall?
Central Florida Zoo preps for Idalia
The Central Florida Zoo is prepping for Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida by making sure the animals are safe and the property is secure. The zoo plans to reopen Thursday.
The Central Florida Zoo is prepping for Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida by making sure the animals are safe and the property is secure. The zoo plans to reopen Thursday.
Floridians head to Clearwater ahead of Idalia
Clearwater Beach is seeing a lot of movement Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Clearwater Beach is seeing a lot of movement Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Franklin put on powerful show as seen from space
Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Marion County preps for Idalia landfall
Marion County residents were seen filling up sandbags throughout Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall.
Marion County residents were seen filling up sandbags throughout Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall.
Cedar Key could get 10 feet in storm surge
Florida's Cedar Key could get up to 10 feet in storm surge as Hurricane Idalia nears landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Florida's Cedar Key could get up to 10 feet in storm surge as Hurricane Idalia nears landfall along the Gulf Coast.