8/29/23 - 6AM EDT

Idalia has become the third hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season with winds of 75 mph. Landfall along the Big Bend region of FL will occur just over 24 hours from now with winds forecasted to be near 120 mph. Life threatening storm surge, dangerous wind and heavy rain is expected along the track. Tropical storm conditions will also impact SE GA and the coastal regions of SC and NC. Please listen to local officials and take action to protect life and property. Tropical storm conditions along with heavy rain will begin to impact FL later this afternoon as the storm tracks north.