Tropical Storm Idalia was expected to intensify into a major hurricane as it barreled toward Florida's Gulf Coast.
Aug 28 - Tropical Storm Idalia was expected to intensify into a major hurricane on Monday as it barreled toward Florida's Gulf Coast, where authorities urged millions of residents to prepare to evacuate ahead of an expected landfall early Wednesday morning.
Idalia is predicted to be Category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale when it makes landfall in northern Florida's Big Bend area, where the panhandle transitions into the peninsula, the hurricane center said. "Keep in mind, if you are told to evacuate, you do not need to drive hundreds of miles, you do not need to leave the state of Florida. You basically need to go to higher ground," he said, adding that many school districts were also planning to cancel classes.
Like many beachfront communities along the coast, the city of Bradenton opened sandbag stations on Monday and urged its 55,000 residents to stay vigilant.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Live updates: Tropical Depression 10 likely to become Tropical Storm Idalia Sunday on path to FloridaLive updates on Tropical Depression 10 as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.
Consulte Mais informação »
Tropical Storm Idalia: Storm surge, hurricane watches issued ahead of Florida landfallLive updates on Tropical Depression 10 as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.
Consulte Mais informação »
Florida faces significant hurricane threat as Tropical Storm Idalia formsThe storm could rapidly gain strength over the eastern gulf before making landfall Tuesday into Wednesday.
Consulte Mais informação »
Tropical Storm Idalia forms near Gulf, expected to hit Florida as hurricaneLive updates on Tropical Depression 10 as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.
Consulte Mais informação »