Idalia's wrath continues across Southeast with flooding in Charleston following historic Florida landfall
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
Hurricane Idalia: Monitoring power outages across Tampa Bay area
In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond.
In addition to storm surge, Florida's Gulf Coast is experiencing widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and utility crews are beginning to respond.
Hurricane Idalia: Skyway Bridge, Barrier Islands bridges reopen
Several key bridges and roadways around the Tampa Bay area closed Wednesday morning due to winds or flooding as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall to our north.
Several key bridges and roadways around the Tampa Bay area closed Wednesday morning due to winds or flooding as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall to our north.
Resident rescued from house fire in St. Pete as Idalia floods surge
Crews with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue rescued a resident from a house fire Wednesday afternoon as floods surrounded the home.
Crews with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue rescued a resident from a house fire Wednesday afternoon as floods surrounded the home.
Hurricane Idalia info: County-by-county
Here’s a county-by-county look at Idalia closings, cancelations, evacuations, and other important updates.
Here’s a county-by-county look at Idalia closings, cancelations, evacuations, and other important updates.
Hurricane Idalia: Second round of high tides may cause additional flooding
Hours after Hurricane Idalia came ashore in Florida’s Big Bend area, storm surge flooding continued to inundate coastal communities from Citrus County south through Manatee County.
Hours after Hurricane Idalia came ashore in Florida’s Big Bend area, storm surge flooding continued to inundate coastal communities from Citrus County south through Manatee County.
Hurricane Idalia: Storm photos from across Bay Area
As daylights broke, the flooding and damage from Hurricane Idalia could be seen across the Bay Area.
As daylights broke, the flooding and damage from Hurricane Idalia could be seen across the Bay Area.
Florida flood hazards: From rattlesnakes to power lines
Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida show two of the many reasons why floodwaters can conceal hidden – and not-so-hidden – dangers.
Photos from the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Florida show two of the many reasons why floodwaters can conceal hidden – and not-so-hidden – dangers.
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.
Gulfport streets were underwater around mid-morning on Wednesday as some residents began to venture outside after Hurricane Idalia passed by the area.
'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.
An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
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.
Hurricane Idalia kept firefighters in Holmes Beach busy Wednesday morning as flooding sparked several fires.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A distressed boater is recovering after police received a call for help early Wednesday morning as Hurricane Idalia sat off Bradenton’s west coast.
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.
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.
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.
Two major NASCAR racetracks in The South are opening up its facilities to provide space for Idalia evacuees.
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.
Uber is offering residents a free way to get to safety ahead of Hurricane Idalia.
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.
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.
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.
Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
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.
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.