As the sun sets on powerful developing #Idalia dangerous storm surge is heading north. The water will rise overnight and in the morning in many areas along Florida's west coast. Be safe all. pic.twitter.com/kgawvn5xj8
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) August 29, 2023
11 AM EDT 29 Aug #Idalia strengthens, with catastrophic storm surge expected in the Big Bend region. Residents in these areas should follow any advice or evacuation orders given by local officials. Make sure to stay informed with latest updates at https://t.co/tW4KeGe9uJ pic.twitter.com/MkORCjjpi6
— National Hurricane Center (@NHC_Atlantic) August 29, 2023
If you are in #Idalia's path, you TODAY IS YOUR LAST DAY TO PREPARE.
— National Weather Service (@NWS) August 29, 2023
Wind speeds will increase to tropical storm force tonight/tomorrow morning in the hurricane warning area, and continue to increase - making further preparation impossible. If an evacuation has been ordered,… pic.twitter.com/2LmcJyb9py
⚠️PREPARE NOW! #TropicalStormIdalia is forecast to become a CAT 3 Hurricane Tue! KNOW YOUR ZONE AND FOLLOW EVACUATION ORDERS!
— NWS Tampa Bay (@NWSTampaBay) August 28, 2023
Potential Impacts:
🌬️ TS/H winds depending on location
☔️ 6"+ of rain near the coast
🌊 2-11' storm surge may vary per area
🌪️ Several tornadoes possible pic.twitter.com/j7z9T9P9gs
#Tampa #Idalia
Tampa was on the border/ outside of the cone at 5pm. We are now in the cone. Storm surge is at 9ft in my area vs 3-6 ft earlier. It is expected to strengthen to Major Hurricane before land fall.
Tampa has been so lucky in the past. I think time is up. pic.twitter.com/28FKhgHPei— Stephanie Starr (@StephanieStarrC) August 28, 2023
#BREAKING NOW: #Florida On Evacuation Alert. Govenor #Desantis Warns Millions: Get Ready To Flee Before #HurricaneIdalia Hits. RAW CLIP#Hurricane #Idalia #TropicalStormIdalia #BreakingNews #trending #Tampa @NHC_Atlantic @weatherchannel @weathernetwork pic.twitter.com/MViOKeA8jU
— BREAKING NEWS BITES (@NewsMelt) August 28, 2023
Landing in #Tampa for #Hurricane #Idalia coverage, and every device on the plane is screaming the STORM SURGE WARNING alerts. pic.twitter.com/TJFz8IM4VS
— Storm Tracker Mike Scantlin (@theScantman) August 28, 2023
Alerts are blasting on phones across the #Tampa Bay area with #Hurricane and Storm Surge Warnings ⚠️
— Bill Wadell (@BillWadell) August 28, 2023
Don’t wait… it’s time to get ready, fuel up and follow #evacuation orders ahead of #Idalia pic.twitter.com/WsvD4UnHS3
— Disaster Relief Maps (@disastermapping) August 28, 2023