Wednesday, August 30, 2023: 

Powerful Hurricane Idalia Lashes Florida and Sets Sights on the Southeast

Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning in the Big Bend area of Florida as a cat 3 hurricane. Idalia is expected to remain a hurricane despite some expected weakening as the system quickly moves to the north-northeast across the Southeast. Life-threatening storm surge inundation, hurricane-force-winds, excessive rainfall that could cause flash flooding, and a few tornadoes will be possible.

We will continue to monitor conditions and post the most update-to-date storm information here, including the most recent service updates.

Tuesday, August 29, 2023:

Idalia Continuing to Strengthen while Enroute to the Gulf Coast of Florida

Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane prior to making landfall on the Florida Gulf Coast. Life-threatening storm surge inundation, hurricane-force-winds, excessive rainfall that could cause flash flooding, and a few tornadoes will be possible on Wednesday as Idalia moves onshore.

Idalia Forecast To Become A Major Hurricane

Idalia is predicted to rapidly strengthen the next day or so over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, become a major hurricane by late Tuesday/Tuesday night and reach the Gulf Coast of Florida on Wednesday. Idalia is expected to produce life-threatening storm surge inundation and hurricane conditions along parts of the Florida Gulf Coast. Flash and urban flooding are also likely from Idalia.

Monday, August 28, 2023:

Idalia Intensifying and Forecast to Become a Major Hurricane

Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane early this week in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. There is an increasing threat of life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds and scattered flash and urban flooding along or in portions of the west coast of Florida, the Panhandle and Southeast beginning on Tuesday. Florida should closely monitor Idalia and have a plan in place – hurricane safety.