Florida residents are preparing for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to intensify into a major hurricane and hit the Gulf Coast with potentially life-threatening storm surges. The storm has already battered Cuba with heavy rain. The U.S. National Hurricane Center issued a hurricane warning for parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast, leading Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency in 46 counties and mobilize the National Guard for rescue and recovery efforts. Idalia’s impact could extend through Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, with experts attributing the active hurricane season to warm ocean temperatures.
Tropical Storm Idalia Threatens Florida with Major Hurricane Impact
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