Latest news and live updates on Idalia as it nears landfall in Florida as a hurricane this week. Know what to expect as the weather event is upgraded from a tropical storm.
Idalia could become a powerful Category 3 hurricane before itHurricane watches are now in effect along the Gulf Coast of Florida and evacuation orders will be issued.
Idalia could bring "life-threatening storm surge, hurricane force winds and scattered flash and urban flooding" along parts of the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle as early as Tuesday, the National Weather Service said.Mirna AlsharifA pre-landfall declaration is a request states can make for a presidential emergency declaration ahead of a hurricane or typhoon making landfall, according to FEMA.
DeSantis requested the declaration from the federal government last night. The Governor spoke with Biden and FEMA Director Deanne Criswell today. "He said that they were supporting our pre-landfall declaration and they stand by ready to assist with anything that we need," DeSantis said of the conversation.Pinellas County has issued a mandatory evacuation order today for residents living in low-lying areas due to"possible life-threatening storm surge," according to a news release.
The mandatory evacuation affects 338,000 people and goes into effect tonight at 7 p.m. for those living in Zone A, or the red areas highlighted on thisThe evacuation also includes all those who live in mobile homes and residential healthcare facilities in Zone A, which will begin evacuation at 1 p.m. today.Tampa International Airport to close ahead of Idalia
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