Tuesday Night Update: Hurricane Idalia’s Florida Arrival
Fortunately for many in our listening area, this will just be a strong wind and rain event. But for those who live along the coast, storm surge is definitely the…
PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA – AUGUST 29: A grocery store’s water section is almost bare as people stock up ahead of the possible arrival of Hurricane Idalia on August 29, 2023 in Pinellas Park, Florida. Hurricane Idalia is forecast to make landfall on the Gulf Coast of Florida Wednesday morning. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Fortunately for many in our listening area, this will just be a strong wind and rain event. But for those who live along the coast, storm surge is definitely the main concern as Hurricane Idalia makes its way toward Florida.
Here are the latest observations from Denis Phillips and the ABC Action News team as well as other top meteorologists in the Tampa area.
Business Is Picking Up In Pinellas
Hurricane Idalia Approaching Cat 3 Status
Keep those phones charged.
Surge Foreast...
![[Image of cumulative wind history]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT10/refresh/AL102023_peak_surge+png/152743_peak_surge.png)
Winds...
The latest from the National Hurricane Center on Idalia's winds...
![[Image of probabilities of 34-kt winds]](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/storm_graphics/AT10/refresh/AL102023_wind_probs_34_F120+png/152743.png)
On her way...
The radar shows Idalia's progress this afternoon.
Here she comes...
An impressive shot of Idalia's outer rings moving in to the Tampa area.
Early signs in Clearwater...
More arrival photos...
Idalia's arrival...
If you lose power...
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