Coastal water is expected to rise up to 12 feet in some areas. Hurricane Florence is expected to make landfall today, hitting the Carolinas and Maryland. In the past 12 hours, the ...President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited Live Oak, Florida, to assess damage caused by Hurricane Idalia on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023. Early Wednesday morning Idalia made landfall near ...GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A North Central Florida company is providing a 360-degree view of the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia in Horseshoe Beach.Aug 28, 2023 · “Strong winds will also spread inland across portions of northern Florida near the track of the center of Idalia,” the 5 p.m. National Hurricane Center advisory stated. The National Weather Service Center in Jacksonville said the Gainesville area should prepare for hurricane-force winds ranging between 74 and 110 mph. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - North Central Florida emergency management agencies are announcing storm shelters as Idalia approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast. ... Hurricane Idalia is now a strong Category 1 Hurricane with sustained winds of 90mph. Idalia is projected to be a strong category 3 hurricane (125mph) or possibly …GAINESVILLE, Fla. – With Hurricane Idalia strengthening and approaching landfall in the Big Bend region early tomorrow morning, rain and tropical storm-force winds are expected to arrive in our ...Idalia se está fortaleciendo a medida que se acerca al extremo oeste de Cuba, y ha cobrado impulso este lunes. Se mueve hacia el norte a 13 km/h. La tormenta estaba a 80 km al sur-suroeste del ...University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Idalia. While much remains unknown about the storm’s exact path, here is what we know thus far: A Hurricane Warning was issued for Alachua County, which includes Gainesville, by the National Hurricane Center during the 11 a.m. advisory.Nearly 90 flights had already been grounded for Thursday, spread across airports like Tampa, Tallahassee and Jacksonville in Florida as well as Savannah and Charleston. Those cancellation counts could likely grow if Idalia tracks across North Florida into Georgia and the Carolinas, as forecast. With most carriers having added flexible rebooking ...The aftereffects of Hurricane Idalia last week caused nine Gainesville area teams to have their games canceled or postponed. All nine returned to the field Friday night to mixed results. Here are ...Aug 27, 2023 8:44 pm. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at a Sunday press conference. Officials are warning area residents to take Tropical Storm Idalia seriously as the system strengthens into what may be a Category 2 hurricane before making landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast by Wednesday. “This storm is gaining steam in the Caribbean and is ...GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CBS12) — All eyes were on Florida’s Gulf Coast Wednesday, as Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach around 7:30 a.m. as a Category 3 storm.1:31. Power outages are expected to be reported in the Gainesville area and Alachua County as Hurricane Idalia makes its way through Florida. Idalia is forecast to become a Category 3 hurricane ...A Marathon gas station sits mangled after Hurricane Idalia battered Cedar Key on Florida’s coast Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane just north of Cedar ...Alex Witt spoke to Mayor of Gainesville, FL Harvey Ward about the damages in his state in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another ...As Hurricane Idalia inched toward Florida's Gulf Coast late Tuesday, Alachua County residents scurried to find supplies as stores closed shops early. But unlike lesser threats the region has ...GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida’s Department of Health warns, that even with hurricane straps or other tie-downs, mobile homes cannot withstand the wind gusts from a major storm, but at Candlelight ...Florida airports are still closed and Charleston has become the first South Carolina airport to announce its closure. Here's the latest on Hurricane Dorian. Hurricane Dorian has st...Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning near Keaton Beach in Florida's Big Bend and has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest update.Aug 30, 2023 ... Video shows flooding ...In the county: Little damage reported as Idalia passes north of Alachua County. Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) closed Tuesday and Wednesday in anticipation of the hurricane. Jackie Johnson ...Aug 31, 2023 ... The National Hurricane Center issued its first Idalia forecast Saturday – back when the storm was near Cozumel, Mexico – and projected a US ...The president spent much of his Saturday afternoon assessing the destruction in Live Oak that was left behind by Hurricane Idalia.It was his first − and highly anticipated − visit to the ...Hurricane Idalia: ‘extremely dangerous’ category 3 hurricane makes landfall in Florida – latest updates ... Another 59-year-old man died further north in Gainesville, also while driving.Idalia is in line to become the fourth major hurricane to strike Florida over the past seven years, following Irma in 2017, Michael in 2018 and Ian, which peaked at category 5, last September.Aug 30, 2023 · NBC News’ Jay Gray reports from Gainesville, Fla., where the University of Florida’s 50,000 students are readying for Hurricane Idalia. Inland parts of north Florida are forecast to experience ... The president spent much of his Saturday afternoon assessing the destruction in Live Oak that was left behind by Hurricane Idalia.It was his first − and highly anticipated − visit to the ...Idalia is expected to strengthen overnight and make landfall somewhere along North Florida’s Gulf Coast as a “devastating major hurricane.”. As of the 5 p.m. advisory, hurricane-force winds extended from the storm’s center outward up to 25 miles and tropical-storm-force winds outward up to 160 miles. Also, a Flood Watch is in effect …Squalls ahead of the incoming Hurricane Idalia hit Clearwater Beach as Florida residents brace for the storm to make landfall. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) (AP)Furniture is piled high inside a canal ...Published on 8/28/2023. Last updated: 8/28/2023 9:00 AM. The information regarding Tropical Storm Idalia is time-sensitive and will change frequently. Overnight, the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center has increased the forecast for Idalia to a major hurricane. Alachua County residents should not dismiss this storm.Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning near Keaton Beach in Florida's Big Bend and has since been downgraded to a tropical storm, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest update.Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with state emergency management officials, provided an update Monday morning as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane on path to Florida ...President Joe Biden on Saturday toured the damage left behind in Florida by Hurricane Idalia. Biden and first lady Jill Biden landed in Gainesville on Saturday afternoon and took an aerial tour of ...GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - TV20 is tracking Idalia as the storm moves towards the Florida coast. Forecasters expect the storm to impact North Central Florida this week.Idalia strengthened into a hurricane by 5 a.m. Tuesday and is forecast to become a Category 3 storm before making landfall Wednesday in Florida's Big Bend region. There is a danger of "life ...GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Florida is altering its travel plans for the team's season opener at No. 14 Utah on Thursday night, hoping to avoid Hurricane Idalia.Aug 29, 2023 · The mandatory evacuations will go into effect on Tuesday, August 28, 2023 at 12 PM. The following shelters will be open beginning on Tuesday, August 28, 2023 at 12 PM: General Population / Pet Friendly: Suwannee Pineview Elementary School, 1748 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak, FL 32064. General Population: Branford Elementary School 26801 SR 247 ... Just hours after Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's Big Bend as a powerful Category 3 storm, it made its way northeast, steering clear of Gainesville and sparing much of the densely populated college town. The city was preparing for damaging wind gusts up to 100 mph and the possibility of torrential downpours and flooding.Aug 31, 2023 · More on Hurricane Idalia . Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend near Keaton Beach just before 8 a.m. ET., with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. ; The storm has flooded streets, closed ... State Resources: · The State Assistance Information Line is a toll-free hotline activated at the time of an emergency to provide an additional resource for those in Florida to receive accurate and up-to-date information regarding Hurricane Idalia. o The SAIL hotline is: 1-800-342-3557.The aftereffects of Hurricane Idalia last week caused nine Gainesville area teams to have their games canceled or postponed. All nine returned to the field Friday night to mixed results. Here are ...Just hours after Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's Big Bend as a powerful Category 3 storm, it made its way northeast, steering clear of Gainesville and sparing much of the densely ...GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - North Central Florida emergency management agencies are announcing storm shelters as Idalia approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast. ... Hurricane Idalia is now a strong Category 1 Hurricane with sustained winds of 90mph. Idalia is projected to be a strong category 3 hurricane (125mph) or possibly …Aug 29, 2023 · The path of Hurricane Idalia as of 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. ( 11:12 p.m. ET) More Than 5,000 National Guard Troops Activated. A bout 5,500 Florida National Guard troops have been ... Track local tropical storms and hurricane activity near Gainesville, FL, with AccuWeather's Localized Hurricane Tracker.GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Local 10 News crews have headed north, from Tampa to downtown Gainesville to Cedar Key, where residents are preparing for Hurricane Idalia.1:07. PERRY, Fla. – Ron Elrod and his family of four, plus two cats and a dog named Buddy, huddled inside a friend’s garage as the full fury of Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday just a ...GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Local 10 News crews have headed north, from Tampa to downtown Gainesville to Cedar Key, where residents are preparing for Hurricane Idalia.Gainesville residents fill sandbags at Citizens Field in preparation for Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday, Aug. 29th, 2023. (Gabriel Velasquez-Neira/WUFT News) Squeaky Robinson and Harris Stanley load ...Idalia made landfall early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane with winds at 125 mph, though it's path was more north than originally anticipated. The highest gusts of winds in Alachua...After landfall, Idalia is expected to move near or along the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas in 24-36 hours. A major hurricane is a Category 3, 4 or 5 storm or higher. A storm becomes a ...Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with state emergency management officials, provided an update Monday morning as Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a major category 3 hurricane on path to Florida ...Aug 28, 2023 · Florida counties prepare for Hurricane Idalia. Search Query Show Search. Live TV NEWS. ... WUFT-TV/FM | WJUF-FM 1200 Weimer Hall | P.O. Box 118405 Gainesville, FL 32611 (352) 392-5551. GAINESVILLE, Fla. - Florida’s Department of Health warns, that even with hurricane straps or other tie-downs, mobile homes cannot withstand the wind gusts from a major storm, but at Candlelight ...A Marathon gas station sits mangled after Hurricane Idalia battered Cedar Key on Florida’s coast Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane just north of Cedar ...Hurricane Idalia came ashore Wednesday with 130 mph winds that tore roofs from homes, downed power lines, and flooded roads with rain and surging storm water. It disrupted electrical service to ...President Joe Biden saw from the sky Hurricane Idalia’s impact across a swath of Florida before setting out on a walking tour of the city of Live ... President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Gainesville Regional Airport, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Gainesville, Fla. The Bidens are in Florida to survey damage caused by …Aug 29, 2023 ... Idalia is expected to make landfall between 6 and 9 a.m. ET tomorrow south of Perry, Florida. In the state's Big Bend area, forecasters are ...Report from Meteorologist Jacqui Jeras courtesy of The Weather Channel.Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach with 125-mph winds at 7:45 a.m. Aug. 30. ... It's about 75 miles southeast of Tallahassee or 100 miles west of Gainesville.GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Local 10 News crews have headed north, from Tampa to downtown Gainesville to Cedar Key, where residents are preparing for Hurricane Idalia.1:10. As severe storms and wind swept across North Florida Friday morning, over 7,000 Gainesville Regional Utilities customers faced power outages. According to …Idalia made landfall early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane with winds at 125 mph, though it's path was more north than originally anticipated. The highest gusts of winds in Alachua...GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Groups across North Central Florida are collecting supplies and raising money for victims of Idalia. Officials with the United Way of Suwannee Valley have set up a relief fund to help people in need. The Florida Blue Foundation gave five thousand dollars to the fund, and the United Way is holding a “Day …Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane and bring life-threatening and potentially catastrophic storm surge, winds and flooding rainfall to Florida's Gulf Coast starting ...Hurricane Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach with 125-mph winds at 7:45 a.m. Aug. 30. ... It's about 75 miles southeast of Tallahassee or 100 miles west of Gainesville.GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - A North Central Florida company is providing a 360-degree view of the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia in Horseshoe Beach. In the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, Site Tour 360 emerged as the eyes on the ground of the most heavily impacted areas. Mike Vorce describes what he saw at Horseshoe Beach …See radars tracking the storm near Gainesville, Florida. Hurricane Idalia is intensifying and is expected to become a "dangerous major hurricane" before making landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast ...Gainesville Public Workers fill sandbags at the Public Administration Building in preparation for Hurricane Idalia on Tuesday, Aug. 29th, 2023. (Gabriel …Michael Sainato in Gainesville. Thu 31 Aug 2023 11.18 EDT Last modified on Thu 31 Aug 2023 14.32 EDT. ... Hurricane Idalia leaves trail of destruction and flooding in its wake in Florida – video.More on Hurricane Idalia . Idalia made landfall in Florida's Big Bend near Keaton Beach just before 8 a.m. ET., with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. ; The storm has flooded streets, closed ...In the county: Little damage reported as Idalia passes north of Alachua County. Alachua County Public Schools (ACPS) closed Tuesday and Wednesday in anticipation of the hurricane. Jackie Johnson ...Aug 30, 2023 ... — This morning, Governor DeSantis provided updates on Hurricane Idalia at the State Emergency Operations Center as the storm made landfall as a ...