Maps show where Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida, the storm's path, storm surges, potential rainfall and more.
Hurricane Idalia has roared ashore in Florida, making landfall in the Big Bend region just before 8 a.m. Wednesday asHurricane Idalia makes landfall on Aug. 30, 2023.Storm surge is already flooding most of the coastal Tampa Bay area, where the surge could reach 6 feet.
The storm surge could hit 16 feet near Cedar Key and the Big Bend area and could reach 5 feet in the flood-vulnerable cities of Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.Heavy rain -- up to 1 foot -- as well as flash flooding are expected from Georgia to the Carolinas.Related Topics
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