Key takeaways:
- Hurricane Idalia has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to intensify quickly into an extremely dangerous major hurricane before making landfall on Wednesday.
- The storm is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida, likely centered in the Big Bend area, with hurricane conditions extending along the coast.
- In response to the storm, several states have sent personnel and resources to Florida, including Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia.
Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast are bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, which strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane on Tuesday afternoon. According to the National Hurricane Center, the storm is expected to intensify quickly into an extremely dangerous major hurricane before making landfall on Wednesday.
The storm is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida, likely centered in the Big Bend area, with hurricane conditions extending along the coast. Its path is expected to impact a wide central portion of the state, including cities such as Tampa and Orlando, before moving along the Georgia and Carolina coastline Wednesday into Thursday.
In response to the storm, several states have sent personnel and resources to Florida, including Texas, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro tweeted that he sent members of the PA Task Force to Florida and Georgia and is “ready to help any state get back on their feet in response to this dangerous storm.” Texas Governor Greg Abbott also sent search-and-rescue teams to the Sunshine State.
Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast are urged to take all necessary precautions and prepare for the storm. The National Hurricane Center is providing a live feed of Hurricane Idalia radar tracking in the video below. It is important for residents to stay informed and follow the instructions of local officials.
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