Hurricane Idalia bringing "catastrophic" storm surge to Florida
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
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The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
The storm was hitting the southwestern U.S. and could bring "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding," according to the National Hurricane Center.
Forecasters say the storm could strengthen into a hurricane in the coming days.
Thanks to the recordkeeping of the National Weather Service and NOAA, we are able to look back on the storms that made their mark on the state we call home.
While these storms possess different labels in various parts of the world, they all have one thing in common, they're dangerous and often deadly.
There are some things you might not think about until it's too late.
Storm names are retired if they're considered historic due to their intensity, or the massive destruction and loss of life they may cause.
The MDEM is not a response agency but works with those agencies to support local governments in responding to incidents.
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Forecasters are telling residents to not take hurricane season lightly.
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Thursday that there were more than 2 million power outages in Southwest Florida alone and that at least two counties will likely need their infrastructure rebuilt.
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
