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Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia live updates and news, including Hurricane Idalia path and trackers, maps, storm surge models, hurricane local statement and impacts on Florida.

Hurricane Idalia: Pinellas County streets flood, but ‘the bar is open’

Hurricane Idalia: Pinellas County streets flood, but ‘the bar is open’

Gulfport streets were underwater around mid-morning on Wednesday as some residents began to venture outside after Hurricane Idalia passed by the area. 

August 30, 2023 11:00am EDT
'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video

'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video

An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.

August 30, 2023 9:34am EDT
Hurricane Idalia flooding sparks 3 fires in Holmes Beach: Police

Hurricane Idalia flooding sparks 3 fires in Holmes Beach: Police

Hurricane Idalia kept firefighters in Holmes Beach busy Wednesday morning as flooding sparked several fires. 

August 30, 2023 9:14am EDT
Hurricane Idalia: Crews rescue Hudson Beach residents trapped inside homes

Hurricane Idalia: Crews rescue Hudson Beach residents trapped inside homes

Pasco County rescue crews are working to free people in a Hudson Beach community from their homes after a storm surge from Hurricane Idalia caused flooding in the area.

August 30, 2023 8:44am EDT
Hurricane Idalia updates: Storm downgraded to Category 3 ahead of landfall

Hurricane Idalia updates: Storm downgraded to Category 3 ahead of landfall

Hurricane became a Category 4 storm, which mean its winds topped 130 miles per hour around 5 a.m. on Wednesday and was downgraded to a Category 3 storm around 7 a.m. ahead of its predicted landfall in the Big Bend area of Florida. 

August 30, 2023 7:38am EDT
Hurricane Idalia: Police assist distressed boater in Bradenton

Hurricane Idalia: Police assist distressed boater in Bradenton

A distressed boater is recovering after police received a call for help early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia sat off Bradenton’s west coast. 

August 30, 2023 6:46am EDT
Hurricane Idalia updates: Storm expected to become dangerous Cat 4 at Florida landfall

Hurricane Idalia updates: Storm expected to become dangerous Cat 4 at Florida landfall

Hurricane Idalia is continuing to gain strength and is expected to become a dangerous Category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall in Florida. A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Florida as the storm moves north until 6 a.m. Wednesday. 

August 30, 2023 2:01am EDT
Speedways in Atlanta, Charlotte open camping facilities for Idalia evacuees

Speedways in Atlanta, Charlotte open camping facilities for Idalia evacuees

Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.

August 29, 2023 10:27pm EDT
Hurricane Idalia: Uber offers free round-trip rides to state-approved evacuation shelters

Hurricane Idalia: Uber offers free round-trip rides to state-approved evacuation shelters

Uber is offering residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia. 

August 29, 2023 8:02pm EDT
Hurricane Idalia timeline: What to expect as storm hits Florida

Hurricane Idalia timeline: What to expect as storm hits Florida

The Tampa Bay area is feeling the effects of Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to become a major Category 4 hurricane as it makes landfall to our north Wednesday afternoon. 

August 29, 2023 7:48pm EDT
Hurricane Idalia: Publix, Winn-Dixie closing stores as storm moves in

Hurricane Idalia: Publix, Winn-Dixie closing stores as storm moves in

Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

August 29, 2023 6:40pm EDT
Why Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida during full moon will increase storm surge threat

Why Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida during full moon will increase storm surge threat

Hurricane Idalia's storm surge will pack a one-two punch as landfall is forecast to happen on Florida's Gulf Coast during a full moon and high tide for some areas.

August 29, 2023 6:30pm EDT
Hurricane Idalia flashes toward Florida on anniversaries of devastating hurricanes Katrina, Ida

Hurricane Idalia flashes toward Florida on anniversaries of devastating hurricanes Katrina, Ida

Tuesday marks the anniversary of the devastating hurricanes Katrina and Ida. At the same time, Hurricane Idalia is approaching Florida, while Hurricane Franklin continues churning in open Atlantic.

August 29, 2023 3:20pm EDT
Hurricane Idalia's Florida approach seen from space in breathtaking video from NASA, Space Station: WATCH

Hurricane Idalia's Florida approach seen from space in breathtaking video from NASA, Space Station: WATCH

The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday as it churns toward the Gulf Coast of Florida.

August 29, 2023 3:14pm EDT
Highlands County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Highlands County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Follow ongoing updates from Highlands County in response to Hurricane Idalia.

August 29, 2023 2:25pm EDT
Hurricane Idalia: AdventHealth North Pinellas evacuates patients, cancels procedures

Hurricane Idalia: AdventHealth North Pinellas evacuates patients, cancels procedures

AdventHealth North Pinellas is evacuating its Tarpon Springs hospital as Hurricane Idalia draws near. 

August 29, 2023 1:53pm EDT
Hurricane Idalia, Hurricane Franklin put on powerful show as seen from space

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.

August 29, 2023 12:36pm EDT
Sandbag locations open across Tampa Bay

Sandbag locations open across Tampa Bay

As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to Florida, local officials are opening sandbag locations to help residents prepare.

August 29, 2023 9:01am EDT
DeSoto County: Idalia updates and emergency information

DeSoto County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Follow ongoing updates from DeSoto County in response to Hurricane Idalia.

August 29, 2023 7:38am EDT
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to close early Tuesday as Idalia approaches Florida

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to close early Tuesday as Idalia approaches Florida

As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to Florida, businesses in the Tampa area are closing their doors until the storm passes. 

August 29, 2023 7:11am EDT
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