Current:Home > Contact-usFlorida power outage map: See where power is out as Hurricane Idalia approaches-Angel Dreamer Wealth Society D1 Reviews & Insights
Florida power outage map: See where power is out as Hurricane Idalia approaches
View Date:2024-12-23 18:18:22
Idalia reached hurricane status Tuesday and is expected to continue to intensify as it drives a potentially deadly storm surge toward the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, at a briefing, said more than 30,000 utility workers were preparing to repair outages when the storm passes. Highway tolls were being waived, shelters were opening and hotels were prepared to take evacuees.
A hurricane warning was issued along hundreds of miles of Florida coastline as the storm heads toward an apparent landfall along Florida's Big Bend.
The National Weather Service warned of a "life-threatening, dangerous situation."
"To put this system into the historical context, there are no major hurricanes in the historical dataset going back to 1851 that have tracked into Apalachee Bay. None," the advisory said. "Don't mess around with this."
DeSantis said landfall appeared to be headed toward Taylor County, southeast of Tallahassee and one of the most rural and economically challenged areas of the state. But he said it was too early to know exactly where the storm would hit.
Idalia is expected to cause power outages across large portions of Florida. For the latest updates on power outages, follow along with our live tracker.
'DON'T MESS AROUND WITH THIS':Historic Hurricane Idalia barrels toward Florida. Live updates
HURRICANE IDALIA'S PATH:Maps show Hurricane Idalia's path as powerful storm approaches Florida and Georgia
Florida power outage map
Hurricane Idalia path tracker live
This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.
Hurricane Idalia spaghetti models
Contributing: John Bacon, Dinah Voyles Pulver, Christopher Cann & Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY
veryGood! (81)
Related
- Congress is revisiting UFOs: Here's what's happened since last hearing on extraterrestrials
- Duran Duran debuts new song from 'Danse Macabre' album, proving the wild boys still shine
- Person dies of rare brain-eating amoeba traced to splash pad at Arkansas country club
- National Hispanic Heritage Month highlights cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking Americans
- NFL playoff picture Week 10: Lions stay out in front of loaded NFC field
- Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard has heart surgery, Phil Martelli is interim coach
- Another Nipah outbreak in India: What do we know about this virus and how to stop it?
- American XL Bully dogs to be banned in the UK following string of attacks
- Inside Dream Kardashian's Sporty 8th Birthday Party
- Stefon Diggs says it was 'very hurtful' to hear Buffalo Bills reporter's hot mic comments
Ranking
- Is Veterans Day a federal holiday? Here's what to know for November 11
- Prince Harry Is Royally Flushed After His Invictus Family Sings Happy Birthday to Him
- 1 dead, 8 in intensive care after botulism outbreak at bar in France
- Sister of Paul Whelan, American held in Russia, doesn't get requested meeting with Biden
- Georgia House Democrats shift toward new leaders after limited election gains
- Prosecutors warned that Trump learning of search warrant could 'precipitate violence'
- Jets' Aaron Rodgers Shares Update After Undergoing Surgery for Torn Achilles
- These are the vehicles most impacted by the UAW strike
Recommendation
-
OneTaste Founder Nicole Daedone Speaks Out on Sex Cult Allegations Against Orgasmic Meditation Company
-
U.S. judge orders Argentina to pay $16 billion for expropriation of YPF oil company
-
Iranian women use fashion to defy the Islamic Republic's oppression
-
Selena Quintanilla, Walter Mercado and More Latin Icons With Legendary Style
-
Pete Alonso's best free agent fits: Will Mets bring back Polar Bear?
-
Here's the top country for retirement. Hint: it's not the U.S.
-
The teen mental health crisis is now urgent: Dr. Lisa Damour on 5 Things podcast
-
Railyard explosion in Nebraska isn’t expected to create any lingering problems, authorities say