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Idalia Now Category Two
Deep convection is firing around what appears to be a pretty well developed eyeway in Idalia now. Further intensification is likely right up til landfall. Continue reading
Hurricane Center Raises Max Surge Forecast
The NHC has raised the max surge values near and to the right of the landfall point with the maximum somewhere between the mouth of the Aucilla River, FL to Yankeetown, FL…10-15 ft Continue reading
Tropical Storm Force Gusts in the Keys; North Florida, Southern Georgia and South Carolina Will Have Significant Winds, Surge as Well
The center of the hurricane is 200 miles west of Key West. Continue reading
10 a.m. Look at Idalia: Hurricane is Intensifying
Idalia became better organized overnight and became a hurricane. That trend continues this morning and rapid intensification is expected today and tonight before a Wednesday morning landfall. Continue reading
New Tropical Depression in the Central Atlantic; Will Become Tropical Storm Jose Before Dissipating by Friday
The storm is no threat to any land areas. Continue reading
Hurricane History of the Cedar Keys
Today, Cedar Key, Florida is a resort and artists colony and fishing village. There has not been a major hurricane there since Easy in 1950. But it has a devastating hurricane history beforee that. Continue reading
Idalia 1 a.m. Advisory: Still Just Below Hurricane Strength
Idalia remains just below hurricane strength but is definitely becoming more organized on infrared satellite images early this morning. Continue reading
Late Update on Franklin: Top Winds 150 mph
The island nation will experience a minor impact with wind gusts to 35-40 mph. Continue reading
Late Evening Check on Idalia
Idalia is forecast to move into an area that is highly susceptible to storm surge, and regardless of the cyclone’s specific landfall intensity, there is increasing confidence that a significant storm surge event will occur. Continue reading
Alabama Update at 5:50 p.m.: Strong Storms Continue, Flooding an Issue in Spots, Birmingham Sets Daily Rainfall Record
Heavy thunderstorms continue across parts of North and Central Alabama late this afternoon. Continue reading
