Hurricane Idalia: List of Emergency storm shelters in Central Florida

County officials are opening emergency shelters in Central Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before making potential landfall this week. Here is a running list of shelter locations.

Hurricane Idalia live tracker: Path, spaghetti models, forecast ahead of Florida landfall

Hurricane Idalia live tracker: Follow Hurricane Idalia's path across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. It's expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall.

Hurricane Idalia forms on path to Florida
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Hurricane Idalia became a Cat. 1 storm near the western tip of Cuba early Tuesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said.

Where to get sandbags in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along coast

Several counties across Central Florida have opened up sandbag sites for residents to prepare ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.

List: Hurricane Idalia triggers school closures across Florida

Here's a running list of school closures in Florida ahead of Idalia's anticipated landfall along the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Idalia on path to Florida's Gulf Coast; expected to become hurricane 'at any time': NHC

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane on Monday on its way to Florida, where it could make landfall earlier this week as a “dangerous major hurricane," the National Hurricane Center said. Here

Horse trainers prepare animals for Idalia
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At the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, there?s room for 3,000 horses and other animals to evacuate during a hurricane, free of charge. Over at a smaller equestrian center, the owner said she is preparing as well.

Idalia storm surge could exceed 10 feet
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Residents of Cedar Key, along Florida's Nature Coast, are preparing Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall on Wednesday. Storm surge at Cedar Key could exceed 10 feet and that has homeowners and business owners worried.

Idalia could become hurricane at any time
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Idalia maintained its status as a tropical storm late Monday with maximum sustained winds at 70 mph and movement to the north at 8 mph. Rapid strengthening is predicted during the next day or so. Idalia could become a hurricane at any time and is forecast to become a major hurricane by late Tuesday or Tuesday night.

Tolls being lifted in Florida to aid Idalia evacuations

To help speed evacuations ahead of what is expected to be a powerful Hurricane Idalia, the state is lifting tolls at 4 a.m. Tuesday in parts of the state.

Idalia prompts ULA to scrub Tuesday morning launch of Atlas V from Florida

United Launch Alliance Atlas on Monday said it will delay the liftoff of an Atlas V carrying the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

Florida utilities gearing up for arrival of Idalia; widespread power outages expected

Crews were being stationed Monday in areas such as Marion County and Lake City to respond to power outages from what is expected to be a powerful Hurricane Idalia, Gov. Ron DeSantis and utility officials said Monday.

Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.

Seminole County shoppers prepare for Idalia
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Stores across Central Florida have been busy as residents make a mad dash to get last-minute supplies ahead of Idalia's arrival.

Tropical Storm Idalia headed to warmer water
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Tropical Storm Idalia was nearing hurricane strength early Monday evening and is expected to reach hurricane status on Monday night or early Tuesday morning. The storm is also expected to rapidly intensify and pick up motion before making landfall over Florida.

Tampa Bay area bracing for Idalia
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As Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane by Wednesday, residents in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for storm surge and damaging winds.

Marion County expects flooding from Idalia
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Marion County had significant flooding in June and that was just from a wave of summer storms. Now, with Idalia approaching, local emergency management officials are preparing for another flood event.

Experts offer advice for portable generators
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Idalia is expected to be a major hurricane when it makes landfall mid-week along Florida's Nature Coast. It will likely result in widespread power outages. Experts advise people who have portable generators to get them checked before use and exercise caution.