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Idalia makes landfall as Category 3 hurricane
Hurricane Idalia has come ashore in Florida's Big Bend region as a powerful Category 3 storm, bringing a life-threatening storm surge with it. CBS News' David Begnaud and Omar Villafranca are in Florida with the latest on conditions there. And CBS New York meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has more on what the storm could do next.
Hurricane Idalia batters Florida's Gulf Coast
Floridians are feeling the impact of Hurricane Idalia as it bears down on the western part of the state. The storm is expected to impact a wide central portion of the state, including cities such as Tampa and Orlando, before moving along the Georgia and Carolina coastline Wednesday into Thursday.
Leon County, Florida, official talks Idalia
Officials and residents of Leon County, which includes Florida's capital Tallahassee, spent the past few days preparing for Idalia's expected storm surge and damaging winds. Leon County Administrator Vincent Long joined CBS News to talk about the situation there.
Tallahassee mayor on Hurricane Idalia
Tallahassee, Florida, Mayor John E. Dailey spoke with CBS News about the area Hurricane Idalia is impacting and preparations his team has made for the storm.
Idalia makes landfall | Special Report
Hurricane Idalia has made landfall in Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 3 storm. Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson anchored CBS News' special report.
Hurricane Idalia lashes Florida Gulf Coast
Floridians picked up sandbags, filled up on gas and boarded up storefronts as they prepared for Hurricane Idalia. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports from Crystal River, Florida.
Idalia downgraded to Category 1 storm
Georgia and the Carolinas are expecting severe weather throughout the afternoon as Hurricane Idalia, now a Category 1 storm, rolls through. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports from Savannah, Georgia.
Florida sheriff on reptiles in floodwaters
Parts of Florida are experiencing flooding and widespread power outages after Hurricane Idalia, with high tide still ahead. Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast told CBS News of another danger lurking in floodwaters around the area.
Florida emergency management director on Idalia
Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane and Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie is telling residents in the Big Bend area to shelter in place because it's too late to leave. Guthrie spoke with CBS News shortly before Idalia came ashore.
Red Cross mobilizes Hurricane Idalia response
As residents in Florida wait for floodwaters to recede, Georgia is bracing for its turn in Hurricane Idalia's path. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Florida and American Red Cross spokesperson Evan Peterson joined CBS News to discuss how his organization is ready to help in both states.
Florida braces for high tide after Idalia
Floodwaters in areas of Florida affected by Idalia are not expected to recede until late Wednesday afternoon and a rising tide could potentially make things worse. Lt. Scott Tummond from Florida's Levy County Sheriff's Office joined CBS News to discuss the conditions where he is in Bronson, Florida.
National Hurricane Center director on Idalia
National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the latest on the strength and impacts of Hurricane Idalia.
Inland Florida conditions deteriorating
As Hurricane Idalia works its way across Florida, cities miles away from the coast are starting to get the storm's heavy rain and winds. CBS News Miami reporter Anna McAllister has more from Lake City, Florida.
Tampa mayor: King tide coming after Idalia
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor tells CBS News the water in her community is not expected to recede until later Wednesday afternoon with a king tide still to come after Hurricane Idalia passed through.
Florida waits for Idalia storm surge
Idalia has made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Florida's Big Bend region. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides is on the ground in Crystal River, Florida, with the latest there.
Hurricane Idalia bringing "catastrophic" storm surge to Florida
The National Hurricane Center said Idalia was weakening but water levels could reach as high as 16 feet in some areas.
Idalia strengthens into Category 2 hurricane
Florida residents are bracing for Idalia's impact, where the storm is expected to hit as a Category 3 hurricane. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca reports on preparation efforts from Crystal River. Plus, CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson examines the forecast path of the storm.
Tampa preparations for Hurricane Idalia
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 49 counties ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall and some residents are being urged to evacuate. CBS News Miami reporter Larry Seeward and meteorologist Paul Goodlow from The Weather Channel have more on how the storm could affect the Tampa area.
Key West feeling Hurricane Idalia's effects
Florida continues its preparations for Hurricane Idalia's expected Wednesday morning landfall. CBS News Miami reporter Ted Scouten is off the Florida mainland in Key West, where the storm is already being felt.
Idalia now a hurricane, on path for Florida
The National Hurricane Center upgraded Idalia to a hurricane early Tuesday with the storm expected to hit Florida's west coast within the next 24 hours. CBS News correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Tampa.
FEMA chief briefs press on Idalia preparation
Deanne Criswell, head of the Federal Emergency Management Administration, addressed reporters Tuesday at the White House with details on how her agency is preparing for Hurricane Idalia.
See Hurricane Idalia from space in satellite view from ISS
Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday.
Watch: Space station flies over Idalia
NASA shared video from the International Space Station as it flew over Hurricane Idalia, which was heading toward Florida on Tuesday. Idalia is expected to grow into a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall on Wednesday. (There is no audio on this footage from the space station.)
Florida prepares for Hurricane Idalia
Hurricane Idalia is barreling toward Florida and is expected to make landfall Wednesday as a Category 3 storm with devastating winds and storm surge. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is in Tampa, with the latest.
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