Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida

Extremely dangerous Category 3 Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in the Florida Big Bend. Maximum sustained winds were estimated to be 125 mph. Catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds are ongoing.

Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm

The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.

Bracing for Hurricane Idalia

Residents of Florida are bracing for the worst as Hurricane Idalia is expected to hit land by tomorrow morning. FOX 9’s Ariel Pllasencia has the latest from Tampa.

Hurricane Idalia approaches category 3

Hurricane Idalia is set to become a category 3 hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast. FOX 9’s Madison Scarpino is live in St. Petersburg, Florida, with the latest.