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Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds near 125 mph. It could produce heavy rain, high winds and flooding in the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Idalia update Idalia (ee-DAL-ya) made landfall along Florida’s Big Bend area around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday as a strong Category 3 hurricane. Idalia had estimated wind speeds of around 125 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Idalia’s landfall happened at Keaton Beach in Taylor…

Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds near 125 mph. It could produce heavy rain, high winds and flooding in the Carolinas. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Idalia update Idalia (ee-DAL-ya) made landfall along Florida’s Big Bend area around 7:45 a.m. Wednesday as a Category 3 hurricane. Idalia had estimated wind speeds of around 125 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Idalia’s landfall happened in Taylor County, which is near…

Waves of heavy rain this week could lead to localized flooding. Expect some impacts from Idalia late Wednesday into Thursday. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 5:54 PM EDT August 29, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight Mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 80s. Look for more scattered showers and thunderstorms tracking into the area. Rain and…

Waves of heavy rain this week could lead to localized flooding. Expect some impacts from Idalia late Wednesday into Thursday. Author: WCNC Staff, Brad Panovich, Chris Mulcahy, Brittany Van Voorhees (WCNC), KJ Jacobs, Larry Sprinkle Published: 12:41 PM EST March 6, 2019 Updated: 5:54 PM EDT August 29, 2023 CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tonight Mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 80s. Look for more scattered showers and thunderstorms tracking into the area. Rain and…

With heavy wind and rain expected across the state, McMaster said he made the declaration “out of an abundance of caution.” COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina in anticipation of effects from Hurricane Idalia as it continues to strengthen in the Florida gulf. With high winds and heavy rain expected across the state, McMaster said he made the declaration “out of an abundance of…

“We are continuing to monitor Idalia’s course and its potential impacts on our state and it’s critical to make sure we are fully prepared,” Governor Cooper said. RALEIGH, N.C. — Governor Roy Cooper has declared a State of Emergency to activate the state’s emergency operations plan, waive transportation rules to help the transport of fuel and critical supplies and services, help first responders and assist the agriculture industry to prepare in advance for inclement weather…

Florida is still recovering from Hurricane Ian last year, even as residents prepare for damage from Idalia. TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a Category 2 storm with 100 mph (155 kph) winds on Tuesday as it barreled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane Tuesday night before it reaches the Big Bend, and is still likely to be a…

Florida is still recovering from Hurricane Ian last year, even as residents prepare for damage from Idalia. TAMPA, Fla. — 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. Idalia also pummeled Cuba with heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday, leaving the tobacco-growing province of Pinar del…

Florida is still recovering from Hurricane Ian last year, even as residents prepare for damage from Idalia. TAMPA, Fla. — 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. Idalia also pummeled Cuba with heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday, leaving the tobacco-growing province of Pinar…

Florida is still recovering from Hurricane Ian last year, even as residents prepare for damage from Idalia. TAMPA, Fla. — 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. Idalia also pummeled Cuba with heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday, leaving the tobacco-growing province of Pinar…

Florida is still recovering from Hurricane Ian last year, even as residents prepare for damage from Idalia. TAMPA, Fla. — Idalia became a hurricane on Tuesday as it intensified on a path toward Florida’s Gulf coast, with the National Hurricane Center warning of an increasing risk of life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds in Florida in the next two days. It’s projected to have sustained winds of up to 120 mph (193 kph) as it…

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…

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…

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 am in the Big Bend of Florida. Dangerous impacts continue Wednesday and Thursday. 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 made landfall as a major category 3 hurricane at 7:45 a.m. in the Big Bend of Florida with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. Extremely dangerous storm surge and damaging winds…

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 am on Wednesday in the Big Bend of Florida. Dangerous impacts continue Wednesday and Thursday. Author: Kaitlyn McGrath, Miri Marshall, Makayla Lucero Published: 7:42 AM EDT August 25, 2023 Updated: 6:16 AM EDT August 29, 2023 WASHINGTON — Tropical Storm Idalia Idalia made landfall as a major category 3 hurricane at 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday in the Big Bend of Florida with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph.  The storm…