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Elsa was blasted by wind shear and dry air overnight and has weakened some. NEW ORLEANS — Elsa is back to a tropical storm as wind shear and dry air blasted the once hurricane. This choked off t-storms and allowed the winds to decrease to 65 mph as of 4 am. It is forecast to make landfall in the Big Bend of Florida Wednesday morning. The storm will then weaken and continue northeast through southern…

The biggest impact to monitor will be heavy rainfall and stronger gusts to 50 mph in severe storms. There is also a threat for isolated tornadoes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As of 2 a.m. Wednesday: Elsa has weakened to a tropical storm. However, our forecast and impacts for the First Coast are unchanged. The storm is located 60 miles west of Tampa.  The First Coast will feel its impacts from Elsa starting Wednesday morning and through…

The biggest impact to monitor will be heavy rainfall and stronger gusts to 50mph in severe storms. There is also a threat for isolated tornadoes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As of 2AM Wednesday: Elsa has weakened to a tropical storm.  The storm is located 60 miles West of Tampa.  The First Coast will feel impacts from Elsa starting Wednesday morning and through the Evening. The biggest impact to monitor will be heavy rainfall and 60 mph…

NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Elsa is just to the west of Sarasota, FL on the W coast heading N at 14 mph, having picked up some forward speed since earlier this afternoon. The storm became a bit more organized this evening, although satellite imagery shows the strongest storms have collapsed. Dry air and wind shear have made it difficult for Elsa to rapidly intensify. Landfall is now expected to be as a tropical storm.  Landfall…

Elsa to bring rain and some wind to the Carolinas. Author: Iisha Scott (WCNC), Larry Sprinkle, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy Published: 9:02 PM EDT July 6, 2021 Updated: 9:05 PM EDT July 6, 2021 Elsa has strengthened into a hurricane just southwest of Tampa Bay. As of the 8 o’clock advisory, Elsa has sustained winds of 75 mph and wind gusts up to 85 mph. It has picked up speed and is moving north at…

Roughly 400 workers from North Carolina are already positioned in Florida, according to the company. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy is taking advantage of resources available to help areas that’ll be impacted by Hurricane Elsa. The company operates in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, the Carolinas and Florida, giving Duke Energy the ability to move resources from other areas not affected by the storm’s path when severe weather hits.   According to Duke Energy’s website, “the company’s storm…

Roughly 400 workers from North Carolina are already positioned in Florida, according to the company. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke Energy is taking advantage of resources available to help areas that’ll be impacted by Hurricane Elsa. The company operates in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, the Carolinas and Florida, giving Duke Energy the ability to move resources from other areas not affected by the storm’s path when severe weather hits.   According to Duke Energy’s website, “the company’s storm…

The biggest impact to monitor will be heavy rainfall and stronger gusts to 60 in severe storms. There is also a threat for isolated tornadoes. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As of 8 p.m. Tuesday: Elsa has officially been upgraded to a hurricane.  Located 100 miles SSW of Tampa.  The First Coast should expect to feel impacts from Elsa with a continued stormy pattern through Wednesday. The biggest impact to monitor will be heavy rainfall and 60…

NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Elsa is just to the west of Fort Myers, FL on the SW coast heading N at 14 mph, having picked up some forward speed. The storm has become a bit more organized over the last several hours, despite dry air and wind shear. Storms are now developing around the center.   A landfall somewhere along the west coast of Florida, possibly as far north as the big bend, looks likely early…

NEW ORLEANS — Elsa is just to the west of Naples and Fort Myers, FL on the SW coast heading N at 10 mph. The storm is trying to become a bit more organized over the last several hours, despite dry air and wind shear. It could become a hurricane before landfall Wednesday.  A landfall somewhere along the west coast of Florida, possibly as far north as the big bend, looks likely early Wednesday. Models…

The First Coast will feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As of 2 p.m. Tuesday: Elsa is spreading tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rainfall over the Florida Keys. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding continue over west-central Cuba. The storm’s center is located about 65 miles west-northwest of Key West, Florida, and about 215 miles south of Tampa, Florida. Tropical Storm Warnings are posted for the Suwannee…

Elsa could strengthen to a strong tropical storm as it runs along the west coast of Florida Tuesday and Wednesday. NEW ORLEANS — Elsa is in the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday heading NNW at 10 mph. The storm is still rather lopsided but will likely organize some as it heads north Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s possible the storm becomes a strong tropical storm or even weak category 1 hurricane as it nears…

Elsa could strengthen to a strong tropical storm as it run along the west coast of Florida Tuesday and Wednesday. NEW ORLEANS — Elsa is in the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico Tuesday morning heading NNW at 12 mph. The storm is still rather lopsided but will likely organize some as it heads north Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s possible the storm becomes a strong tropical storm or even weak category 1 hurricane as it nears…

The First Coast will feel the effects of Tropical Storm Elsa from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As of 5 a.m. Monday: Tropical Storm Elsa is reorganizing south of The Keys.  The First Coast should expect to feel impacts from Elsa with a continued stormy pattern late Tuesday through Wednesday. The biggest impact to monitor will be heavy rainfall and stronger, damaging winds in severe storms. There is also a threat for…

The main impact for the First Coast looks to be on Wednesday. Continue to stay tuned for updates. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — As of 5 p.m. Monday: Tropical Storm Elsa over Cuba. Tropical Storm Warnings have been extended northward along the west coast of Florida. The storm is expected to weaken slightly as it is now over Cuba. The First Coast should expect to feel impacts from Elsa with a continued stormy pattern late Tuesday through…