Hottest #August on record caps scorching #summer for the southern #US: https://wapo.st/45Vl2VO

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We've got live updates rolling again today for #Idalia. Gusts at or above 40 mph at NWS affiliated sites shown.

Gift link: https://wapo.st/3RicODp #flwx #tropicalwx

Observation site at Keaton Beach (landfall per NHC) had sustained 61 mph and gust to 77 mph before the eyewall.

Next hourly observation, temperature up, winds to zero and pressure bottomed out. If real it got the eye nicely. #flwx #Idalia

#Idalia is coming ashore near Fish Creek and Piney Point as a Cat 4 #hurricane. #flwx #wx

With #Idalia being so close to land we will be receiving hourly updates from the #Hurricane Center every hour. Hurricane Hunters continuing to fly through the storm. Expected to become a major hurricane (Cat 3) overnight. #wx #flwx

Live webcam at #CedarKey. Will look very different in the next few hours as the storm surge moves in as #Idalia passes and moves north of the area. #flwx. https://www.ipcamlive.com/cedarcoveresort

NHC now expecting that #Idalia could be a Cat 4 by landfall. Even if it remains a Cat 3 damage will still be heavy across the Big Bend. #wx #flwx

We've been covering Idalia's upcoming landfall all day and just getting started.

Gift link to live thread with many contributors on all angles: https://wapo.st/45MTeD1 #flwx #uswx #tropicalwx

Strong outer band from #HurricaneIdalia coming into Southwest #Florida. Heavy rains, strong winds, and localized flash flooding possible. We cannot rule out the possibility of some isolated tornadoes developing in these bands as well. #flwx #wx

Pinellas County has ordered the mandatory evacuation of Zone A, including all mobile homes, effective tonight, Monday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. #Idalia #wx #flwx

#Idalia close to #hurricane status. Winds up to 70mph, pressure 987mb as of the latest advisory. Evacuations being issued along Gulf locations today. Know your evacuation zone and when told to leave, do so. #wx #flwx

From NWS Jacksonville:
Idalia is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane and make landfall Wednesday morning near the Florida Big Bend area. A Hurricane Watch is in effect for areas of NE FL and SE GA. Tropical Storm watch for the rest of NE FL and coastal SE GA.
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#Hurricane & Storm Surge Warnings are now up for portions of the #Florida Gulf Coast. Tropical Storm Watches over on the Atlantic coastlines. Conditions will start to deteriorate for parts of North Florida Tuesday evening/night. Preparations should be completed today. #flwx #wx

Unfortunately I’m not surprised that the #Hurricane Center is now forecasting #Idalia to become a major hurricane. Today is the final full day to prepare. Listen to emergency personnel and if you are told to evacuate, do so. #wx #flwx

Watches and Warnings are now posted for a great portion of the Gulf Coast of #Florida. These will be shifting and changing throughout the next couple of days as #Idalia moves closer. Floridians should continue to monitor and stay prepared ahead of the storm. #flwx #wx

Note. This week there will be many models telling different strengths/paths of #TD10. Uncertainty remains. We know the Gulf can rapidly intensify storms. We saw this with Michael, Laura, Harvey, etc. No matter the outcome #Florida should be prepared for any outcome. #flwx #Idalia

This is the perfect opportunity to prepare you and your family. Not only with #TD10 in the Gulf but for the rest of the #Hurricane Season. We still have a long way to go this season. #wx #flwx

31 years ago today Hurricane #Andrew came across South #Florida at Cat 5 strength. I went through the eye of this #hurricane as it came across. 65 fatalities and $27.3 billion in damage. The US would not experience another landfalling Cat 5 until Michael in 2018. #wx #flwx

Clear skies with one large cumulonimbus cloud to the northwest. #flwx #wx

Strong thunderstorms pushing offshore. Localized flooding across low-lying areas in #SaintAugustine possible. If you see flooded roadways, turn around and find another route. Wet pattern to remain in place over the next few days. #flwx #wx