Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, bringing with it powerful winds and devastating flooding. The National Weather Service declared it an unprecedented event, as no major hurricanes have ever passed through the bay abutting the Big Bend. Photos of the aftermath show water-logged communities and the destruction left in the storm's wake, and emergency crews are working to restore power and clear debris.
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Florida is bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, a dangerous Category 4 storm that is expected to bring life-threatening storm surges and rainfall. The king tide, a twice-yearly phenomenon caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, could worsen the flooding. Residents in the Big Bend region are urged to take precautions and prepare for the storm, and the Environmental Protection Agency is warning people to be aware of the potential for flooding and to take steps to protect their homes and businesses.