Storm surge values raised for portions of the big bend region of FL. 10 to 15 feet potential. #idalia 11aEDT 29Aug2023

Today likely last chance to leave areas where Hurricane #Idalia storm surge may impact the FL coast. Some areas will be cut off prior to storm arrival, especially during high tide. Water may travel several miles inland. Data 5aEDT 29Aug. See latest maps at https://hurricanes.gov

Powerful Cat4 Hurricane #Franklin out to sea, but will send waves to the US East coast helping create dangerous rip current threat as we approach the Labor Day holiday. Rescuers will likely be busy. Tropical Storm Watch for Bermuda. 6aEDT 29Aug2023

Hurricane #idalia with 75mph(120km/h) winds, expected to rapidly intensify over the warm Gulf waters today, landfall Wednesday. Rain and potential tornadoes into FL today. 29Aug2023 5aEDT

Good morning Hurricane #idalia 29Aug2023

Monday evening #Idalia cone and surge maps. 28Aug2023

Sunset over 150mph(240km/h) Hurricane #Franklin in the Atlantic about 440miles(710km) WSW of Bermuda. 28Aug2023

Tropical Storm #idalia is on the move Monday morning after meandering around Cancun & Cozumel this weekend. 65mph(100km/h) winds. NHC has Cat3 into FL coast early Wednesday. That means you have today and part of tomorrow to prepare. Things will be moving quickly. 8aEDT 28Aug2023

Hurricane #Franklin now 130mph(210km/h) Cat4. 8aEDT/AST 28Aug2023

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In the US, storm surge on average poses the highest risk to life and property. A visual aid:
#idalia #FLwx 5pEDT 27Aug2023

Air recon data shows we now have Tropical Storm #Idalia near Cozumel, Mexico. Hurricane, Storm Surge and Tropical Storm Watches likely issued for Florida later today. 27Aug2023

#TD10's low level center peaking out on satellite. Still has some organizing to do but it has time while sitting over warm water. Tropical systems like to be nicely organized with the low level center (LLC) under / surrounded by storms. 10aCDT/11aEDT 27Aug2023

In the Eastern Pacific Tropical Storm #irwin has formed about 820miles (1,315km) WSW of S tip of Baja. Expected to fall apart later this week over open waters. 27Aug2023

#TD10 still sitting near Cancun, Mexico. Watches for the US mainland likely coming later today (time based issued - 48 hours prior to wind start arrival). NHC has 90mph near FL coast, but can't rule out rapid intensification & stronger storm. Please be prepared! 27Aug2023 #FLwx

Hurricane #Franklin expected to rapidly intensify into Cat4 hurricane as passes between the US East coast and Bermuda per NHC. Please use caution during the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend as rip current dangers will be high along the East coast! 27Aug2023

#TD10 - soon to be Tropical Storm #Idalia 5pEDT 26Aug2023

Southeast US impacts include: winds, some tree damage / downed trees, temporary power outages, rains, short lived tornadoes, coastal flooding.

Tropical Depression Ten #TD10 near Cancun, Mexico Saturday afternoon. 26Aug2023

Tropical Storm #Franklin remains a highly sheared system with low level center exposed. Storms being pushed to the Southeast by wind shear (storms like to be stacked nice and neat). Will eventually turn more North into favorable conditions and strengthen. While expected to stay off the US East coast it will create dangerous rip currents as we head towards the busy Labor Day weekend. May clip or come near Bermuda, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland. 25Aug2023

Watching the Gulf of Mexico next week for some potential tropical trouble. Models mixed on development/conditions for it. Will have better idea this weekend. For now it’s area of scattered showers with potential & increased chances of rains for the S.E. US at least. 24Aug2023