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| -Signs, Portents, and the Weather- |
| Hurricane Idalia sweeps through Florida, moves to Georgia |
| 2023-08-31 |
| [GEO.TV] Idalia charged into Florida, a potent hurricane that unleashed a fierce assault on Wednesday. The storm triggered dangerous storm surges along the coastline and left thousands without power, marking its relentless path through the southeastern United States. Now, as it advances into Georgia, Idalia has transformed into a tropical storm, still drenching the region with heavy rainfall and prompting concerns about rising waters. Having hit the area of northwest Florida most intensely affected, officials deemed Idalia and its life-threatening high waters a rare event for the region. The hurricane's Category 3 force upon its early morning landfall near Keaton Beach led to surging waters and gusts reaching 125 mph (201 kph), causing widespread flooding and power outages. Despite the absence of confirmed deaths, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis remained cautious, acknowledging the potential for the situation to change due to the magnitude of the storm. While first responders and search and rescue teams worked to assist, obstructions like fallen trees and high water slowed their access to remote locations. |
| Posted by:Fred |