Storm surge is expected to reach up to 15 feet on parts of Florida's west coast, the National Hurricane Center warned.
The National Hurricane Center said Hurricane Idalia continued to strengthen on Tuesday evening. The storm is now recording top sustained winds of 105 mph, making it a Category 2 hurricane.
On the Atlantic Coast, tropical storm warnings are in place from Sebastian Inlet, Florida, to South Santee River, South Carolina, as Idalia is expected to remain a powerful storm for some time after making landfall and moving northeast. "Pretty much anybody on the west coast of Florida, I mean you could see major, major impacts so please prepare accordingly," DeSantis said. Local officials and forecasters both say storm surge could be one of the biggest threats posed by Hurricane Idalia.
The National Weather Service office in Tallahassee has warned residents that the effects of the storm are expected to be unlike anything else the region has experienced. Residents are urged to finish storm preparations before the end of the day on Monday, and to heed evacuation orders.
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