A strengthening Tropical Storm Idalia is now forecast to become a major Category 3 hurricane by early Wednesday ahead of a projected landfall along Florida’s Gulf Coast, according to the Nati…
A strengthening Tropical Storm Idalia is now forecast to become a major Category 3 hurricane by early Wednesday ahead of aIdalia is expected to be come a hurricane Monday night. The forecast pathThe most current National Hurricane Center forecast discussion predicts top winds could reach 115 mph, making it potentially a Category 3 hurricane at landfall. Major hurricanes are classified as Category 3 and above.
The state of emergency for Tropical Storm Idalia does not currently include Broward, Palm Beach or Miami-Dade counties. But South Florida could start seeing gusty winds, heavy rainfall and hazardous marine conditions beginning Monday and continuing through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service Miami.A Hurricane Warning has been issued from the Middle of Longboat Key northward to the Ochlockonee River, including Tampa Bay.
The Tampa area could see tropical force winds as early as Tuesday morning. The storm also could coincide with South Florida’s king tides next week, adding to already elevated tides and making flooding more likely. “If you’re on barrier islands, you’re going to get some type of storm surge,” he said, pointing out that Pinellas, Pasco, Levy and Dixie Counties were particularly vulnerable, considering the current track models of the storm.
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