Hurricane Idalia is now a catastrophic category 4 hurricane

Hurricane Idalia is now a catastrophic category 4 hurricane

Idalia will make landfall along the Big Bend of Florida this morning. Author: Kaitlyn McGrath, Miri Marshall, Makayla Lucero Published: 7:42 AM EDT August 25, 2023 Updated: 6:16 AM EDT August 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Hurricane Idalia Idalia is now a major category 4 hurricane and set to make landfall in just a few hours. There is a high risk for life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds along the Gulf coast of Florida and…

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Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen ahead of Florida landfall

Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen ahead of Florida landfall

Idalia is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane prior to Florida landfall. Author: Kaitlyn McGrath, Miri Marshall, Makayla Lucero Published: 7:42 AM EDT August 25, 2023 Updated: 6:16 AM EDT August 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Hurricane Idalia Idalia is now a category 2 hurricane and forecast to strengthen rapidly throughout the night.  It’s expected to become a major category 3 hurricane ahead of landfall early Wednesday morning. There is a high risk for…

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Idalia is now a hurricane and strengthening rapidly ahead of Florida landfall

Idalia is now a hurricane and strengthening rapidly ahead of Florida landfall

Idalia is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane prior to Florida landfall. Author: Kaitlyn McGrath, Miri Marshall, Makayla Lucero Published: 7:42 AM EDT August 25, 2023 Updated: 5:54 AM EDT August 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Hurricane Idalia Idalia is continuing to strengthen as it moves through the Yucatan Channel. The storm is forecast to become a Category 1 hurricane early Tuesday. The hurricane will continue to move through very favorable conditions for development…

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Tropical update: Idalia expected to 'rapidly intensify' into major hurricane

Tropical update: Idalia expected to 'rapidly intensify' into major hurricane

Idalia is expected to bring some impactful weather to the Carolinas later this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Idalia update Idalia (ee-DAL-ya) is quickly strengthening into a hurricane as the west coast of Florida braces for impact. The storm is expected to bring life-threatening storm surge and powerful winds to that area of Florida as early as Tuesday.  Idalia is expected to become the second major hurricane in the Atlantic Basin before it makes landfall on…

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Tropical update: Idalia expected to 'rapidly intensify' into major hurricane

Tropical update: Idalia expected to 'rapidly intensify' into major hurricane

Idalia is expected to bring some impactful weather to the Carolinas later this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Idalia Update: As of the 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Idalia (ee-DAL-ya) is a strong tropical storm with sustained winds of 65 mph. It is trying to form an eye wall right now and when that happens, the rapid intensification process begins.  Idalia formed near the Yucatan Channel Sunday and is moving north…

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Tropical update: Idalia is about to 'rapidly intensify' into major hurricane

Tropical update: Idalia is about to 'rapidly intensify' into major hurricane

Idalia is expected to bring some impactful weather to the Carolinas later this week. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tropical Update As of the 11 a.m. update from the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Idalia (ee-DAL-ya) is a strong tropical storm with sustained winds of 65 mph. It is trying to form an eye wall right now and when that happens, the rapid intensification process begins.  Idalia formed near the Yucatan Channel Sunday and is moving north…

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Louisiana's growing wildfires prompt evacuations

Louisiana's growing wildfires prompt evacuations

An entire town in southwestern Louisiana is under mandatory evacuation orders because of the Tiger Island Fire, a wildfire that state officials say is the largest they have ever seen. Louisiana has been plagued by record-breaking heat and extreme drought. This month alone, there have been an unprecedented 441 wildfires in the state. CBS News’ Janet Shamlian reports.

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