Forecasters have warned that Tallahassee, where the governor's mansion is located, could see winds as strong as 110 miles per hour.
to return to Florida and prepare for Idalia. It is unclear where exactly DeSantis will be staying to see out the hurricane, but he said he intends to remain in the state to deal with its aftermath. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is seen following the first Republican Presidential primary debate in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on August 23, 2023.
DeSantis and other Florida residents are bracing themselves for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia.Tallahassee is currently under a Hurricane Warning, with the latest forecast predicting possible tropical storm force winds of 25-35 miles per hour with gusts of up to 65 miles per hour. Forecasters are telling local residents to prepare for"catastrophic" wind damage, as the uncertainty and unpredictability of Idalia could result in winds of more than 110 miles per hour. The NWS warned that the winds may result in structural damage to even sturdy buildings, including complete roof and wall failures. Mobile homes may be totally destroyed. There is also the risk of damage from large airborne projectiles, and the hurricane could result in locations becoming uninhabitable for weeks or months. Tallahassee is also under a Flood Watch with rainfall of between 4-8 inches expected and isolated higher amounts possible. However, Tallahassee is far enough inland that there is little to no threat of storm surge flooding.
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