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Hurricane Idalia: Why 'I' storms are so powerful

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

A hurricane’s name is retired if it caused considerable damage or a significant loss of life. Of the 14 retired “I” names, 13 have been major hurricane. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Idalia was the first hurricane to make landfall in the United States in 2023, and it is backing up a certain trend: To beware of the storm names that start with the letter “I” during hurricane season. Storms beginning with the letter “I” have been retired…

Hurricane Idalia: Why 'I' storms are so powerful

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Idalia: Why storms with 'I' names are retired more often

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Idalia: Why storms with 'I' names are retired more often

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Fast-moving Hurricane Idalia leaves Florida flooded, heads for Georiga

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Idalia, now downgraded to a Category 1 hurricane, is quickly moving through Florida after making landfall Wednesday morning as a Category 3 storm. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud has more from Crystal River, Florida.

Lancaster County Schools go remote Thursday due to risk of severe weather

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — Lancaster County Schools will have remote learning for all students Thursday, Aug. 31, due to the potential for severe weather from Hurricane Idalia, the district announced Wednesday. All schools and offices related to the Lancaster County Schools District will operate remotely Thursday and all after-school activities have been canceled or postponed. The district said individual schools would notify parents about their next steps. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state…

Hurricane Idalia slams Georgia after pounding Florida with 'catastrophic' surge: Live updates

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

CEDAR KEY, Florida − Historic Hurricane Idalia was powering across the Georgia border Wednesday after making landfall earlier in the day along Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 3 tropical cyclone, driving “catastrophic” storm surge and flooding for hundreds of miles. The storm’s center was 25 miles north of Valdosta, Georgia, by noon, heading north-northeast at 20 mph with sustained winds of 85 mph − weakening over land but still a hurricane. “Catastrophic storm surge occurring…

Historic Hurricane Idalia pounding north Florida with 'catastrophic' storm surge: Live updates

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

CEDAR KEY, Florida − Historic Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday along Florida’s Big Bend as a Category 3 tropical cyclone, driving “catastrophic” storm surge and flooding for hundreds of miles as it powered across the Georgia border. “Catastrophic storm surge occurring along the coast of the Florida Big Bend and damaging winds spreading inland over northern Florida,” the National Hurricane Center said in its 9 a.m. update, later adding that “damaging winds spreading into southern Georgia.”…

Hurricane Idalia downgraded to Category 1 storm, headed for Georgia

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Georgia and the Carolinas are expecting severe weather throughout the afternoon as Hurricane Idalia, now a Category 1 storm, rolls through. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Savannah, Georgia.

Idalia slams Florida as Category 1 hurricane; 1st storm-related death reported: LIVE COVERAGE

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

MIAMI — Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region on Wednesday morning as an “extremely dangerous” Category 3 storm, the National Weather Service said. The hurricane, which has since been downgraded to a Category 1 storm, is forecast to move into Georgia and the Carolinas later Wednesday and early Thursday. This satellite image taken at 8:30 a.m. EDT shows Hurricane Idalia over Florida. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Latest headlines: Idalia down to…

Hurricane Idalia shutters Florida airports, cancels over 1,000 flights

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Nearly 2,000 flights have been delayed or canceled Wednesday after powerful Category 3 hurricane hit Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Blue Cross NC allowing early prescription refills in response to Hurricane Idalia

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

As North Carolinians prepare for Hurricane Idalia, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina is allowing early prescription refills. This is to ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need before the storm hits. This action is in effect for the entire state of North Carolina following Gov. Roy Cooper’s declaration of a state of emergency on Monday. Early prescription refills are available to customers in all 100 North Carolina counties through…

Major flooding from early afternoon high tide feared in Florida after Idalia

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Floodwaters in areas of Florida affected by Idalia are not expected to recede until late Wednesday afternoon and a rising tide could potentially make things worse. Lt. Scott Tummond from Florida’s Levy County Sheriff’s Office joined CBS News to discuss the conditions where he is in Bronson, Florida.

Red Cross mobilizes for Hurricane Idalia response as storm heads for Georgia

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

As residents in Florida wait for floodwaters to recede, Georgia is bracing for its turn in Hurricane Idalia’s path. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Florida and American Red Cross spokesperson Evan Peterson joined CBS News to discuss how his organization is ready to help in both states.

Water still rising in Florida from Hurricane Idalia

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Idalia has weakened since making landfall Wednesday morning in Florida, but life-threatening storm surge is still expected as tides change. CBS News correspondent David Begnaud reports from Crystal River, Florida, on the flooding.

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