Hurricane Idalia , Forecast to Become an , 'Extremely Dangerous' Category 3.
On August 29, Hurricane Idalia was forecast to rapidly
strengthen into "an extremely dangerous major hurricane,"
forcing a large part of Florida to prepare for disaster.
Associated Press (AP) reports that the storm has
been forecast to strike the Gulf Coast on August 30. .
Residents of Florida have been loading up
on sandbags and evacuating homes
in low-lying areas all along the coast. .
The National Hurricane Center warned that the
storm could have sustained winds of up to
120 miles per hour, making it a Category 3 hurricane.
AP reports that the storm comes as a major
blow to the state, which is still rebuilding
after last year's Hurricane Ian.
You still have time this morning
to make your final preparations...
but you gotta do that now, Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, via Associated Press.
According to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, highways have
waived tolls on routes out of danger areas, shelters have
been opened, and hotels are ready to house evacuees.
According to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, highways have
waived tolls on routes out of danger areas, shelters have
been opened, and hotels are ready to house evacuees.
The governor also added that over 30,000 utility
workers are on notice to move quickly to
start making repairs following the storm. .
You do not have to leave the state.
You don’t have to drive hundreds
of miles. You have to get to higher
ground in a safe structure.
You can ride the storm out there,
then go back to your home, Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, via Associated Press.
You do not have to leave the state.
You don’t have to drive hundreds
of miles. You have to get to higher
ground in a safe structure.
You can ride the storm out there,
then go back to your home, Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor, via Associated Press.
AP reports that forecasters have predicted Hurricane Idalia
to strike a lightly-populated area of the coast known as Big Bend
before stretching out across Georgia and the Carolinas. .
AP reports that forecasters have predicted Hurricane Idalia
to strike a lightly-populated area of the coast known as Big Bend
before stretching out across Georgia and the Carolinas.