Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida's Gulf Coast
FOX 35's David Martin shows the weather conditions in Cross City, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
FOX 35's David Martin shows the weather conditions in Cross City, Florida, ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
Pass-A-Grille Way floods during Idalia
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shared a video on social media of flooding on Pass-A-Grille Way during Hurricane Idalia. (Video: @SheriffPinellas/X)
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shared a video on social media of flooding on Pass-A-Grille Way during Hurricane Idalia. (Video: @SheriffPinellas/X)
Madeira Beach floods during Hurricane Idalia
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shared a video on social media of a significant amount of water coming onshore in Madeira Beach. Gulf Boulevard between 129th Avenue and 150th Avenue. (Video: @SheriffPinellas/X)
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shared a video on social media of a significant amount of water coming onshore in Madeira Beach. Gulf Boulevard between 129th Avenue and 150th Avenue. (Video: @SheriffPinellas/X)
Idalia's storm surge hammers Sunset Beach
The City of Treasure Island shared a video on social media of storm surge hammering the Sunset Beach Pavilion on Sunset Beach in Treasure Island. The region is expected to get several feet of storm surge. (Video: @TresIslandFL/X)
The City of Treasure Island shared a video on social media of storm surge hammering the Sunset Beach Pavilion on Sunset Beach in Treasure Island. The region is expected to get several feet of storm surge. (Video: @TresIslandFL/X)
Treasure Island flooding amid Idalia
The City of Treasure Island shared video on social media of flooding on Gulf Boulevard. Officials are urging residents to not drive through flooded roadways. (Video: @TresIslandFL/X)
The City of Treasure Island shared video on social media of flooding on Gulf Boulevard. Officials are urging residents to not drive through flooded roadways. (Video: @TresIslandFL/X)
Hurricane Idalia live updates: Storm reaches Cat 3 status, expected to strengthen to Cat 4 by landfall
Idalia became a major hurricane early Wednesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said.
Idalia became a major hurricane early Wednesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Idalia: Photos, videos from viewers
Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia gained steam in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.
Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia gained steam in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.
Storm surge biggest threat from Idalia
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach heights of 12 to 15 feet above ground.
The combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline. The water could reach heights of 12 to 15 feet above ground.
Hurricane Idalia 11pm update: Category 4 landfall
Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico on its way to Florida, where it's now expected to make landfall as an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane. In the 11 p.m. update, Hurricane Idalia has sustained winds of 110 mph, which makes it a powerful category 2 hurricane. It becomes a major category 3 hurricane when its winds reach 111 mph.
Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen in the Gulf of Mexico on its way to Florida, where it's now expected to make landfall as an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane. In the 11 p.m. update, Hurricane Idalia has sustained winds of 110 mph, which makes it a powerful category 2 hurricane. It becomes a major category 3 hurricane when its winds reach 111 mph.
Speedways in Atlanta, Charlotte open camping facilities for Idalia evacuees
Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.
Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.
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.
Idalia now a Category 2 hurricane
Hurricane Idalia became a Category 2 storm early Tuesday evening on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said, with maximum sustained winds at 100 mph. The center of the storm was located about 195 miles southwest of Tampa and 300 miles south of Tallahassee.
Hurricane Idalia became a Category 2 storm early Tuesday evening on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said, with maximum sustained winds at 100 mph. The center of the storm was located about 195 miles southwest of Tampa and 300 miles south of Tallahassee.
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.