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| name = Hurricane Idalia
| name = Hurricane Idalia
| as-of = 11:00 a.m. [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]] (15:00 [[UTC]]) August 30
| as-of = 11:00 a.m. [[Eastern Daylight Time|EDT]] (15:00 [[UTC]]) August 30
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====Current storm information====
====Current storm information====
As of 11:00&nbsp;a.m. [[Eastern Time Zone|EDT]] August&nbsp;30 (15:00&nbsp;[[UTC]] August&nbsp;30), Hurricane Idalia is located within 15&nbsp;[[Nautical mile|nautical miles]] of {{coord|30.6|N|83.2|W|dim:5000km|name=Idalia|display=}}, about {{convert|20|mi|km|round=5}} south-southeast of [[Valdosta, Georgia]] or about {{convert|165|mi|km|round=5}} southwest of [[Savannah, Georgia]]. Maximum sustained winds are {{convert|80|kn|mph km/h|abbr=on|order=out|round=5}}, with gusts up to {{convert|100|kn|mph km/h|abbr=on|order=out|round=5}}. The minimum barometric pressure is {{convert|971|mbar|inHg|abbr=on|sigfig=4|comma=off}}, and the system is moving north-northeast at {{convert|17|kn|mph km/h|0|abbr=on|order=out}}. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to {{convert|25|mi|km|round=5}} from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to {{convert|230|mi|km|round=5}} from the center.
As of 12:00&nbsp;a.m. [[Eastern Time Zone|EDT]] August&nbsp;30 (16:00&nbsp;[[UTC]] August&nbsp;30), Hurricane Idalia is located within 15&nbsp;[[Nautical mile|nautical miles]] of {{coord|31.0|N|82.9|W|dim:5000km|name=Idalia|display=}}, about {{convert|25|mi|km|round=5}} east-northeast of [[Valdosta, Georgia]] or about {{convert|135|mi|km|round=5}} west-southwest of [[Savannah, Georgia]]. Maximum sustained winds are {{convert|75|kn|mph km/h|abbr=on|order=out|round=5}}, with gusts up to {{convert|100|kn|mph km/h|abbr=on|order=out|round=5}}. The minimum barometric pressure is {{convert|975|mbar|inHg|abbr=on|sigfig=4|comma=off}}, and the system is moving north-northeast at {{convert|17|kn|mph km/h|0|abbr=on|order=out}}. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to {{convert|25|mi|km|round=5}} from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to {{convert|230|mi|km|round=5}} from the center.


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Revision as of 16:10, 30 August 2023

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Hurricane Idalia
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Hurricane Idalia is a currently active tropical cyclone impacting parts of the Southeast United States. The ninth named storm (tenth overall), third hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, Idalia formed from a low-pressure area that crossed Central America from the eastern Pacific Ocean. Gradual development ensued as it meandered in the western part of the Caribbean Sea, and the system was upgraded to a tropical depression on August 26 before strengthening into a tropical storm a day later, receiving the name Idalia. It traversed the Gulf of Mexico where it underwent rapid intensification, briefly becoming a Category 4 hurricane prior to making landfall in Florida at Category 3 strength on August 30.

Meteorological history

Map plotting the storm's track and intensity, according to the Saffir–Simpson scale
Map key
Saffir–Simpson scale
  Tropical depression (≤38 mph, ≤62 km/h)
  Tropical storm (39–73 mph, 63–118 km/h)
  Category 1 (74–95 mph, 119–153 km/h)
  Category 2 (96–110 mph, 154–177 km/h)
  Category 3 (111–129 mph, 178–208 km/h)
  Category 4 (130–156 mph, 209–251 km/h)
  Category 5 (≥157 mph, ≥252 km/h)
  Unknown
Storm type
triangle Extratropical cyclone, remnant low, tropical disturbance, or monsoon depression

On August 24, a trough of low pressure formed in the Eastern Pacific basin offshore of the Central America coast.[1] The disturbance crossed over into the Atlantic basin the following day, and began to organize as it moved northward through the western Caribbean Sea. The pace of organization quickened on August 26, while the disturbance was located near the northeastern Yucatán Peninsula, and at 21:00 UTC it was upgraded to Tropical Depression Ten.[2] Later that day, and into the next, the depression drifted due to weak surrounding steering currents, with its center moving in a small clockwise loop.[3][4] The depression became Tropical Storm Idalia at 15:15 UTC on August 27, after a NOAA Hurricane Hunters flight reported that the storm's winds had increased to 40 mph (65 km/h).[5] Early the next morning, Idalia began moving northward[6] toward the Yucatán Channel west of Cuba, intensifying along the way.[7] By 09:00 UTC on August 29, after passing near the western tip of Cuba, the storm had developed sufficiently to be classified a Category 1 hurricane.[8] Later that day, Idalia intensified to Category 2 strength,[9] benefiting from exceptional conditions, with sea-surface temperatures of 88 °F (31 °C), generally low wind shear, and high relative humidity levels.[10] It then proceeded to rapidly intensify, reaching Category 4 strength on the morning August 30, a few hours prior to landfall, with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 940 mbar (27.76 inHg).[11] Idalia made landfall at 11:45 UTC near Keaton Beach, Florida, or about 20 miles (30 km) south of Perry, Florida, with sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h).[12]

Current storm information

As of 12:00 a.m. EDT August 30 (16:00 UTC August 30), Hurricane Idalia is located within 15 nautical miles of 31°00′N 82°54′W / 31.0°N 82.9°W / 31.0; -82.9 (Idalia), about 25 miles (40 km) east-northeast of Valdosta, Georgia or about 135 miles (215 km) west-southwest of Savannah, Georgia. Maximum sustained winds are 85 mph (140 km/h), with gusts up to 115 mph (185 km/h). The minimum barometric pressure is 975 mbar (28.79 inHg), and the system is moving north-northeast at 20 mph (31 km/h). Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 25 miles (40 km) from the center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 230 miles (370 km) from the center.

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Watches and warnings

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Preparations

Cuba

More than 10,000 people were evacuated from Pinar del Río and Artemisa provinces.[13] Patients in Bahía Honda were evacuated to a local clinic after fearing flooding.[14] Rainfall reached 4 inches (100 mm) across portions of the country.[15]

United States

Amtrak terminated its two southbound Silver Service routes in Jacksonville on August 28 and cancelled both routes and its Auto Train service from August 29 to 30. The Palmetto route was truncated to Washington D.C. as well.[16]

Florida

The Weather Prediction Center’s Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Tropical Storm Idalia

On August 28, hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings were issued for portions of the state's west coast.[7] On August 29, the Storm Prediction Center issued a Day 1 convective outlook highlighting a level 2/slight risk of severe weather for portions of Florida associated with Idalia, with the SPC also issuing a 5 percent tornado risk.[17] A Day 2 convective outlook was also issued concerning a level 2/slight risk and a 5 percent tornado risk for portions of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.[18] A moderate risk of excessive rainfall was also issued by the Weather Prediction Center, for the most of the same areas included in the Day 2 Convective outlook.[19]

On August 26, 33 Florida counties were placed under a state of emergency (SOE) by Governor Ron DeSantis.[20] Two days later, the governor declared 13 more counties, including some in Northeast Florida, under a SOE.[21] School districts across numerous counties in the state were to close, and 18 colleges, along with 6 universities, including University of Central Florida, North Florida College, Florida State University, and University of Florida were to be closed starting August 29.[22][23][24][25] Emergency shelters were opened across the state, and the ports along Florida's west coast, including Port Tampa Bay, SeaPort Manatee, and Port of St. Petersburg, began clearing waterways and secured items.[26] The South Florida Water Management District and the Lake Worth Drainage District began draining water from canal systems.[27] The Howard Frankland Bridge began to secure barges.[28] Tampa International Airport , Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Tallahassee International Airport, and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport closed to all commercial flights on August 29.[29][30][31] An executive order declaring a local state of emergency was issued for the city of Tampa.[32] Mandatory evacuations began in Pinellas County on August 28.[33] The Atlas V launch at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was delayed.[34][35] Dry Tortugas National Park was closed in anticipation of the approaching tropical storm.[36] The USA's National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) "Silent Barker" mission by United Launch Alliance (ULA) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was put back from its intended 29 August launch date, with the Atlas V rocket taken back to the vertical integration facility (VIF).[37] The Federal Aviation Administration rerouted planes and closed Gulf routes, and the Urban Search and Rescue teams, consisting of nearly 600 search-and-rescue personnel, were activated in Florida.[38] At least 200 Starlink internet devices in preparation of service disruptions.[38]

The National Hurricane Center’s storm surge forecast for Hurricane Idalia

At least 1,100 Florida National Guard members were mobilized, and 2,400 high-water vehicles, along with 12 aircraft, were also dispatched for recovery and rescue efforts.[39] The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was ready to deploy 25 law enforcement officers, two mobile staging units, one mobile command vehicle, and one operational command center, and to support the State Emergency Operations Center, which was activated in western Florida.[26] President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida, and authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate with disaster relief efforts.[40][41]

Georgia

Georgia governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and activated the state of emergency operations center on August 29.[42][43] School districts, including districts across Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, and Wheeler counties, were closed.[44] Hurricane warnings were in effect for seven Georgia counties.[43] Atlanta Motor Speedway opened their campgrounds to hurricane evacuees free of charge.[45]

Impact

Mexico

The storm brought heavy rainfall to the Yucatán Peninsula.[46]

Cuba

Flooding occurred in Güira de Melena and Guanimar, a small town south of Havana, and high winds hit Pinar del Río Province.[13][14]

United States

Flooding caused by storm surge in Tampa

Florida

A tornado watch was issued for portions of western Florida on August 29, as bands of thunderstorms from Idalia moved inland..[47] As Idalia was nearing landfall on the morning of August 30, an extreme wind warning was issued for portions of the Gulf coast of Florida, including Steinhatchee and Perry.[48][49] Damage occurred to buildings and infastructure in Keaton Beach as Idalia made landfall.[50] Water levels near Cedar Key reached a record 6.8 feet, and the storm surge water level was at 8.9 feet.[24] A U.S. Route 41 bridge in Port Charlotte and a U.S. Route 41 bridge in Punta Gorda were closed.[24] Interstate 275 near Tampa was flooded.[51]

At least 243,000 power outages occurred and more than 200 flights were cancelled across several airlines in Florida.[52][31]

Georgia

A flash flood emergency was issued for the Valdosta area.[53]

See also

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