11pEDT 29Aug2023 advisory from NHC now calls for 130mph Cat4 hurricane landfall Wednesday morning as storm continues to intensify. Storm surge potential values raised once more. #Idalia

Hurricane #Idalia is now close enough to monitor on radar, therefore updates from the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) are every hour instead of every 3 hours.

Tues 29Aug2023 10pEDT:
Winds 110mph
Pressure 960mb
Moving generally North 18mph
https://hurricanes.gov #FLwx

If wondering if you may loose power in Hurricane #Idalia: Around 40mph+/- is typically when scattered power outages and downed trees are seen. The wear and tear over time can do damage even at that speed. Higher winds increase those chances. Monitor power: https://poweroutage.us/

Tornado Watch issued for portions of FL. Tornados can be common in tropical systems, mainly Northeast of storm center. Typically moving in the direction of the storm that spawned them in rain bands. The tornado threat will move further North / Northeast in time with the storm. 830pEDT 29Aug2023

Eye starting to emerge in Hurricane #idalia as sun sets Tuesday 29Aug2023

Seek humans / NWS / local news & their websites for forecasts in Hurricane #idalia. Apps are great for receiving alerts, radar, etc. but they pick a random model for forecasts.

ie:
random app: 33mph winds, gust 60mph.
NWS: 65-85mph winds, gust 110mph.
#FLwx #GAwx #SCwx

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

Looking for official #idalia information from NHC? Look below the main map on their website: https://hurricanes.gov
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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