Hurricane Idalia: Citrus Co. sheriff shows floods
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Hurricane Idalia: Citrus Co. sheriff shows floods

High water covered roads across Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss conditions after the storm.

High water covered roads across Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. Citrus County Sheriff Mike Prendergast joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss conditions after the storm.

'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video

'St. Elmo's fire' seen in crazy Air Force video

An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.

An electrically charged sky gave U.S. Air Force pilots a rare light show while evacuating planes in Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia.

Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm

Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm

The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.

The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.

Hurricane Idalia strengthens to major Category 3
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Hurricane Idalia strengthens to major Category 3

Hurricane Idalia is now a "major" category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph with higher gusts. Idalia is forecast to become a category 4 hurricane before it reaches Florida's Big Bend coast. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Hurricane Idalia is now a "major" category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph with higher gusts. Idalia is forecast to become a category 4 hurricane before it reaches Florida's Big Bend coast. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Idalia expected to make landfall as Category 4
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Idalia expected to make landfall as Category 4

Idalia is still strengthening and is now forecast to become a Category 4 storm at landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest advisory. Currently, Idalia has recorded maximum sustained winds of 110 miles per hour, one mile per hour less than a category 3 storm. Officials are also warning of "life-threatening" storm surge in Florida's Big Bend area. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the latest update with former FEMA official Mark Neveau. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Idalia is still strengthening and is now forecast to become a Category 4 storm at landfall, according to the National Hurricane Center's latest advisory. Currently, Idalia has recorded maximum sustained winds of 110 miles per hour, one mile per hour less than a category 3 storm. Officials are also warning of "life-threatening" storm surge in Florida's Big Bend area. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the latest update with former FEMA official Mark Neveau. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Idalia brings high surf to Florida's gulf coast
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Idalia brings high surf to Florida's gulf coast

Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen as it approaches landfall in Florida's gulf coast. Now, a category two hurricane, Idalia is expected to pick up more speed as its fueled by warm waters. While officials are preparing for heavy storm surge, some surfers in the area took the opportunity to ride the biggest surf they?ve seen in several years. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 13 Tampa reporter Justin Matthews about the current conditions at Clearwater beach. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen as it approaches landfall in Florida's gulf coast. Now, a category two hurricane, Idalia is expected to pick up more speed as its fueled by warm waters. While officials are preparing for heavy storm surge, some surfers in the area took the opportunity to ride the biggest surf they?ve seen in several years. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 13 Tampa reporter Justin Matthews about the current conditions at Clearwater beach. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Hurricane Hunters keep an eye on Idalia
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Hurricane Hunters keep an eye on Idalia

Lt. Col. Sean Cross, a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to explain how the Hurricane Hunters track storms like Hurricane Idalia.

Lt. Col. Sean Cross, a 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron pilot, joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to explain how the Hurricane Hunters track storms like Hurricane Idalia.

Lt. Gov Jeanette Nu?ez joins LiveNOW
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Lt. Gov Jeanette Nu?ez joins LiveNOW

Florida's Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nu?ez joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk about preparations ahead of Hurricane Idalia. Officials say the storm is projected to hit Florida with 125 MPH winds as Cat 3 storm.

Florida's Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nu?ez joined LiveNOW's Josh Breslow to talk about preparations ahead of Hurricane Idalia. Officials say the storm is projected to hit Florida with 125 MPH winds as Cat 3 storm.

Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.

FEMA administrator on Tropical Storm Idalia
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FEMA administrator on Tropical Storm Idalia

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down what's ahead with Tropical Storm Idalia.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joined LiveNOW from FOX to break down what's ahead with Tropical Storm Idalia.

Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'

Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Idalia with lessons learned from Ian: 'Do not focus on just the cone'

There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.

There are only a few days left for Florida residents to prepare for the effects of the storm, and Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 33 counties to ensure communities have the resources they need ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Tropical Storm Idalia heads towards Florida
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Tropical Storm Idalia heads towards Florida

LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara spoke with Jamie Rhome, deputy director for the National Hurricane Center as Tropical Storm Idalia heads towards Florida bringing 100+ MPH wind speeds and the potential for severe flooding.

LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara spoke with Jamie Rhome, deputy director for the National Hurricane Center as Tropical Storm Idalia heads towards Florida bringing 100+ MPH wind speeds and the potential for severe flooding.