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Hurricane Idalia is already causing flooding along Florida's Gulf Coast

7:56am August 30, 2023

The National Hurricane Center says the eye of Hurricane Idalia came ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla. Forecasters have increased the storm surge potential to as high as 16 feet in some areas.

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Morning news brief

5:10am August 30, 2023

Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia as it prepares to make landfall. Senior leaders of the Proud Boys will be sentenced Wednesday. And an unwanted kiss may have set off a new movement in Spain.

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Residents in the Tampa region brace for Hurricane Idalia's arrival

5:10am August 30, 2023

NPR's A Martinez talks to Monika Alesnik of the Homeless Leadership Alliance of Pinellas about how the group is preparing unhoused people for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia.

National

Forecasts for dangerous storm surge see a big upgrade this year

5:07pm August 29, 2023

by Rebecca Hersher

The Atlantic hurricane season begins Wednesday. This year, the National Hurricane Center is making a big upgrade to its forecasts, especially when it comes to storm surge.

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Idalia strengthens as it closes in on Florida

4:32pm August 29, 2023

by Greg Allen

Idalia is expected to strengthen into a "major" category hurricane as it approaches Florida's Gulf coast. Local officials have warned residents they have little time left to prepare.

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Adam Henderson, owner of Harbour Master Suites, prepares his business Tuesday in Cedar Key, Fla., ahead of the expected arrival of Hurricane Idalia.

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Florida rushes to make its final preparations before Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

12:37pm August 29, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

Forecasters say Idalia will be at least a Category 3 hurricane by the time of its expected landfall on Wednesday. Officials are urging residents to get ready, and have ordered thousands to evacuate.

Health & Safety

Morning news brief

7:38am August 29, 2023

Florida braces for Idalia, which is set to become a hurricane. Schools and hospitals recommend masking over rising COVID cases. And Uganda makes charges in its first "aggravated homosexuality" case.

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Forecasters keep a close eye on Idalia. It is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast

7:17am August 29, 2023

Idalia is now a Category 1 hurricane, and is expected to strengthen as it moves toward the Gulf Coast of Florida. It comes nearly a year after Hurricane Ian devastated the coast near Fort Myers.

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Texas heat forces ranchers to sell herds, farmers' crops are threatened

5:12am August 29, 2023

by Kailey Hunt

Ranchers and farmers have faced unrelenting high temperatures and extreme drought this summer. Some are being forced to sell off their herds, while others are having trouble growing anything at all.

Tropical Storm Idalia moves between Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, left, and Cuba, right, at 9:40 a.m. ET.

Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane before it hits Florida

9:55pm August 28, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

Forecasters warn of the possibility of dangerous storm surges caused by Idalia and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested that some residents in coastal areas may have to evacuate.