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Photos: See the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia
The hurricane was downgraded to a category 3 tropical storm before making landfall in Florida Wednesday. But storm surge has those residents worried as they watch the waters rise.
Hurricane Idalia is already causing flooding along Florida's Gulf Coast
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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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.
Residents in the Tampa region brace for Hurricane Idalia's arrival
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.
Forecasts for dangerous storm surge see a big upgrade this year
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.
Idalia strengthens as it closes in on Florida
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.
Florida rushes to make its final preparations before Hurricane Idalia makes landfall
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.
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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.
Forecasters keep a close eye on Idalia. It is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast
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.