Idalia hits Florida like a strong hurricane
- August 30, 2023
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The eye of Hurricane Idalia hit the island’s northwest coast this Wednesday. Floridaoff Keaton Beach, with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h), the US National Hurricane Center said.
The eye of Hurricane Idalia hit the island’s northwest coast this Wednesday. Floridaoff Keaton Beach, with winds of 125 mph (205 km/h), the US National Hurricane Center said.
According to an Air Force reserve hurricane hunter aircraft, the strike occurred around 7:45 a.m. sea level are growing rapidly in the area, according to a special NHC bulletin.
There is a measuring buoy at Cedar Key, south of Keaton Beach. tides The Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recorded a rise in water levels of 5.9 feet (1.7 meters).
He Hurricane It is currently moving in a north-northeast direction at a speed of 18 miles per hour (30 km/h).
Based on the winds recorded by the hurricane hunter aircraft, Idalia was a Category 3 hurricane at the time of landfall. Approximately two hours before touchdown, the wind speed was 130 miles per hour (225 km/h), which is category 4.
According to him NHCAlthough Idalia should weaken after landfall, it is likely to remain a hurricane as it passes through southern Georgia and near the coast of Georgia or southern South Carolina later today.
Even if he moves away from the shore, storm wave combined with the natural tide will continue to cause floods usually arid coastal regions.
Webcams in the Big Bend area showed rough and swollen seas shortly after dawn today.
The beach boulevards of many coastal towns were captured by the seaas seen on cameras scattered all over the coast that allow you to see the hurricanes live without risking in the slightest degree.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated his call this Thursday morning to “stay safe, don’t put lives in danger,” listing the risks Idalia entails and the forces the state is prepared to respond to. emergency in areas such as healthcare, lifesaving, energy, communications and mobility.
The biggest danger is sea level rise, which could rise more than 15 feet (4.5 meters) at some points, authorities have warned. coast northeast Florida.
On the storm surge, DeSantis stressed, “It’s a big, big, very dangerous thing” to stay away from.
In addition to northwest Florida hurricane and storm surge sightings, the NHC this morning released data from Florida’s east coast hurricane watch. USA from Altamaha Bay in Georgia to Edisto Beach in South Carolina.
There are also minor recommendations for areas in North Carolina and Virginia.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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