Idalia now a Category 2 hurricane
Hurricane Idalia became a Category 2 storm early Tuesday evening on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said, with maximum sustained winds at 100 mph. The center of the storm was located about 195 miles southwest of Tampa and 300 miles south of Tallahassee.
Hurricane Idalia became a Category 2 storm early Tuesday evening on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said, with maximum sustained winds at 100 mph. The center of the storm was located about 195 miles southwest of Tampa and 300 miles south of Tallahassee.
UF professor helps prep for Hurricane Idalia
Shayla Zhao, an assistant professor in transportation engineering at the University of Florida, shares tips on preparing for Hurricane Idalia. She included some of the most important decisions that people need to make in areas where Idalia might impact them.
Shayla Zhao, an assistant professor in transportation engineering at the University of Florida, shares tips on preparing for Hurricane Idalia. She included some of the most important decisions that people need to make in areas where Idalia might impact them.
UF professor shares tips on storm aftermath
Carrie Stevenson, a coastal sustainability agent with the University of Florida, shares tips on how to not only prepare for, but how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.
Carrie Stevenson, a coastal sustainability agent with the University of Florida, shares tips on how to not only prepare for, but how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.
ISS flies over Idalia churning toward Florida
NASA shared video on social media Tuesday of the International Space Station flying over Hurricane Idalia as it moves toward Florida.
NASA shared video on social media Tuesday of the International Space Station flying over Hurricane Idalia as it moves toward Florida.
Central Florida Zoo preps for Idalia
The Central Florida Zoo is prepping for Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida by making sure the animals are safe and the property is secure. The zoo plans to reopen Thursday.
The Central Florida Zoo is prepping for Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida by making sure the animals are safe and the property is secure. The zoo plans to reopen Thursday.
Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Franklin put on powerful show as seen from space
Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Floridians head to Clearwater ahead of Idalia
Clearwater Beach is seeing a lot of movement Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Clearwater Beach is seeing a lot of movement Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Marion County preps for Idalia landfall
Marion County residents were seen filling up sandbags throughout Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall.
Marion County residents were seen filling up sandbags throughout Tuesday morning ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall.
Cedar Key could get 10 feet in storm surge
Florida's Cedar Key could get up to 10 feet in storm surge as Hurricane Idalia nears landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Florida's Cedar Key could get up to 10 feet in storm surge as Hurricane Idalia nears landfall along the Gulf Coast.
Hurricane Idalia nears landfall in Florida
Hurricane Idalia could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast between 8 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, according to FOX 35 Storm Team AM Chief Meteorologist Jayme King.
Hurricane Idalia could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast between 8 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, according to FOX 35 Storm Team AM Chief Meteorologist Jayme King.
DeSantis gives us update Hurricane Idalia
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday regarding Hurricane Idalia.
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday regarding Hurricane Idalia.
Potential tropical storm forms in Atlantic as Hurricane Idalia nears Florida landfall
Tropical Depression 11 has formed in the Atlantic, and it could become a tropical storm later on Wednesday.
Tropical Depression 11 has formed in the Atlantic, and it could become a tropical storm later on Wednesday.
Gov. DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia became a category 1 storm near the western tip of Cuba early Tuesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said. Gov. Ron DeSantis gives an update on state preparations.
Hurricane Idalia became a category 1 storm near the western tip of Cuba early Tuesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said. Gov. Ron DeSantis gives an update on state preparations.
Cedar Key prepares for Hurricane Idalia
Cedar Key prepares for Hurricane Idalia
Cedar Key prepares for Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia forms on path to Florida
Hurricane Idalia became a Cat. 1 storm near the western tip of Cuba early Tuesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said.
Hurricane Idalia became a Cat. 1 storm near the western tip of Cuba early Tuesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said.
Horse trainers prepare animals for Idalia
At the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, there?s room for 3,000 horses and other animals to evacuate during a hurricane, free of charge. Over at a smaller equestrian center, the owner said she is preparing as well.
At the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, there?s room for 3,000 horses and other animals to evacuate during a hurricane, free of charge. Over at a smaller equestrian center, the owner said she is preparing as well.
Idalia storm surge could exceed 10 feet
Residents of Cedar Key, along Florida's Nature Coast, are preparing Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall on Wednesday. Storm surge at Cedar Key could exceed 10 feet and that has homeowners and business owners worried.
Residents of Cedar Key, along Florida's Nature Coast, are preparing Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall on Wednesday. Storm surge at Cedar Key could exceed 10 feet and that has homeowners and business owners worried.
Idalia could become hurricane at any time
Idalia maintained its status as a tropical storm late Monday with maximum sustained winds at 70 mph and movement to the north at 8 mph. Rapid strengthening is predicted during the next day or so. Idalia could become a hurricane at any time and is forecast to become a major hurricane by late Tuesday or Tuesday night.
Idalia maintained its status as a tropical storm late Monday with maximum sustained winds at 70 mph and movement to the north at 8 mph. Rapid strengthening is predicted during the next day or so. Idalia could become a hurricane at any time and is forecast to become a major hurricane by late Tuesday or Tuesday night.
Seminole County shoppers prepare for Idalia
Stores across Central Florida have been busy as residents make a mad dash to get last-minute supplies ahead of Idalia's arrival.
Stores across Central Florida have been busy as residents make a mad dash to get last-minute supplies ahead of Idalia's arrival.
Tropical Storm Idalia headed to warmer water
Tropical Storm Idalia was nearing hurricane strength early Monday evening and is expected to reach hurricane status on Monday night or early Tuesday morning. The storm is also expected to rapidly intensify and pick up motion before making landfall over Florida.
Tropical Storm Idalia was nearing hurricane strength early Monday evening and is expected to reach hurricane status on Monday night or early Tuesday morning. The storm is also expected to rapidly intensify and pick up motion before making landfall over Florida.



















