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The Moon reaches full phase Wednesday at 9:35 p.m., less than 10 hours after reaching perigee, the closest point in its orbit around Earth. That earns this full moon the “super” title, by all popular definitions. This is also happening at a bad time, just about 12 hours after Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida’s Big Bend. Storm surge is always a concern along coastal areas well beyond a hurricane’s track. Any full (or new) moon…

PERRY, FLA. — PERRY, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday in Florida as a Category 3 storm and unleashed devastation along a wide stretch of the Gulf Coast, submerging homes and vehicles, turning streets into rivers, unmooring small boats and downing power lines before sweeping into Georgia. Almost 438,000 customers in Florida and Georgia lost power while rushing water covered streets near the coast. As the eye moved inland, high winds shredded signs,…

TAMPA, FLA. — What to know now about Hurricane Idalia Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida around 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Idalia is expected to be a tropical storm by the time it reaches North Carolina. The greatest threat is for flooding, especially in the south and east of the Tar Heel State. Coastal NC counties are under alert. Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect for our coastline and multiple non-coastal counties. A Tornado Watch…

As North Carolinians prepare for Hurricane Idalia, the North Carolina Department of Insurance is allowing customers to get early prescription refills. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina first announced it would let its customers access to the refills. The decisions ensure that customers have access to the prescription drugs they need before the storm hits. The actions are in effect for the entire state of North Carolina following Gov. Roy Cooper’s declaration of…

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…

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…

MIAMI — A rare blue supermoon could raise tides above normal just as Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida’s west coast, exacerbating flooding from the storm. The moon was closest to the Earth on Wednesday, the same day Idalia made landfall as a high-end Category 3 hurricane near Keaton Beach in Florida’s sparsely populated Big Bend region with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph (200 kph). LIVE RADAR: Hurricane Idalia’s path Hurricane Idalia path on Aug. 30,…

RALEIGH, N.C. — Hurricane Idalia hit Florida’s Big Bend region as a category 3 storm. Authorities warned of a “catastrophic storm surge and destructive winds.” Residents in vulnerable coastal areas had been ordered to pack up and leave as the storm gained steam in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday. Idalia was packing sustained winds of 120 mph early Wednesday. The hurricane came ashore at 7:45 a.m. with sustained winds of…

TAMPA, FLA. — Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as an extremely dangerous Category 3 storm around 8 a.m. on Wednesday. Hurricane Idalia will begin pushing north along the coasts of Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina, where residents are urged to remain vigilant of floods, strong winds, tornadoes and power outages. As of 9 a.m., Idalia weakened to a Category 2 storm as it began trudging across land. North Carolina under State of Emergency,…

Watch live radar in the media player below as the Category 2 storm moves into Georgia and the Carolinas. ByEmily Shapiro and Ivan Pereira Wednesday, August 30, 2023 1:17PM MIAMI — Hurricane Idalia has roared ashore in Florida, making landfall in the Big Bend region just before 8 a.m. Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. It has since been downgraded to a Category 2 storm. Wind gusts have reached 85 mph. Hurricane Idalia makes…

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Gov. Roy Cooper has declared a state of emergency ahead of Hurricane Idalia — and the potential for storms and high wind gusts come just weeks after parts of the Triangle are still recovering from severe weather of our own. Just a few weeks ago, thousands were left without power, some for days or even a week or longer, mostly in Durham and Orange counties. Now, some of those most affected…

Tuesday, August 29, 2023 10:47PM RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — Hurricane Idalia is forecasted to hit North Carolina later this week, and there are steps you can take right now to make sure you are storm-ready. The most common loss when it comes to insurance claims in North Carolina is because of hurricane damage, mostly the high winds and hail. The first step to being storm-ready is to have an emergency kit. “Have water, have batteries,…

Parts of North Carolina are watching for the possibility of flooding from Hurricane Idalia. An inch of water damage can cost tens of thousands of dollars to repair, so taking preventive measures is key. Preparations vary based on location, but it’s smart for anyone to be ready to file an insurance claim in case of flood damage. It means taking pictures and doing an inventory of valuables. Having old towels handy can help keep water…

Hurricane Idalia is moving north in the Gulf of Mexico as it moves closer to making landfall in Florida. Idalia is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning in Florida. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has activated the National Guard as the state prepares for Hurricane Idalia. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida. Public schools along NC’s south and eastern borders to close Public schools in Pender and Robeson counties will be closed…

MIAMI — Much of Florida was in disaster mode on Tuesday with only hours to go before an onslaught from Idalia, forecast to strengthen rapidly into “an extremely dangerous major hurricane” before hitting the Gulf Coast on Wednesday. Florida residents loaded up on sandbags and evacuated from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast to prepare for a storm that the National Hurricane Center projected could have sustained winds of up to 120 mph…