Category 3 Hurricane Idalia hits Florida

(Updated throughout with arrival of Idalia on Florida) by Maria Alejandra Cardona and Marco Bello STEINHATCHEE, Fla., Aug. 30 (Reuters) – Millions of residents were evacuated or took shelter as Hurricane Idalia swept through Florida on Wednesday, bringing damaging winds and torrential rains. The hurricane, classified in category 3 on the Saffir-Simpson scale which has…

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“You must leave now”: evacuations and preparations before Hurricane Idalia lands in Florida

Aviva Fried with AFP / Photo credits: MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO / AFP 06:32, August 30, 2023modified to 8:16 a.m., August 30, 2023 Florida has ordered residents on its west coast to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Idalia, which strengthened on Tuesday and could become “extremely dangerous” before making landfall on Wednesday, US officials said. “Idalia…

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Hurricane “Idalia” – Florida: Governor DeSantis calls for evacuation – News

Florida is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia. Meteorologists assume that “Idalia” will develop into a storm of dangerous strength before it reaches the mainland on Wednesday. Hurricane and storm surge warnings have been issued for parts of the coast. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for evacuation. Tropical storm “Idalia” has developed into…

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Danger off the US coast – hurricane “Idalia” is heading for Florida – News

Florida is preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Idalia. Meteorologists assume that “Idalia” will develop into a storm of dangerous strength before it reaches the mainland on Wednesday. Hurricane and storm surge warnings have been issued for parts of the coast. Florida authorities ordered evacuations and mobilized the National Guard. Tropical storm “Idalia” has developed…

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Exclusive island in Florida: Jeff Bezos treats himself to a luxury villa on “Billionaire’s Bunker”

Exclusive island in Florida Jeff Bezos treats himself to a luxury villa on “Billionaire’s Bunker” 8/11/2023 3:34 p.m Amazon founder Bezos is expanding his growing real estate empire with a new waterfront mansion. The 59-year-old is in good company on the exclusive island of Indian Creek. Recently, prices on the island have risen sharply. The…

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