Idalia was forecast to become a major hurricane over the northeastern Gulf of Mexico by early Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
As the storm strengthens near Cuba, hurricane-force winds are expected across portions of the island nation Monday night, according to the National Hurricane Center . Idalia is forecast to bring heavy rainfall that may cause flooding and landslides. Winds were roughly 70 mph,"just short" of hurricane force, according to an update by NHC Deputy Director Jamie Rhome around 6:30 p.m. ET.
toward Florida, forecasters warned that the storm could bring a"dangerous" storm surge, heavy rainfall and hurricane-force winds to Florida's Gulf Coast and Big Bend as it approaches. The hurricane center cautions that there is a danger of"life-threatening storm surge inundation" along portions of the Florida Gulf Coast, where a storm surge warning is in effect and which includes Tampa Bay and the Big Bend region.
A graphic shows Tropical Storm Idalia's rainfall potential as of Monday, August 28. Idalia was near the coast of Cuba on Monday evening and on a potential path to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday as a"significant" hurricane, forecasters said.Hurricane conditions are expected within portions along the Florida Gulf Coast, with the potential for"destructive winds" as the core of Idalia moves onshore, the NHC said in an update shared on social media.
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