Idalia Still a Threat to Local Residents

Storm surge, tornadoes, power outages, road closures and more.

Hurricane Idalia briefly attained Category 4 status before making landfall in the Big Bend region as a Cat 3 storm accompanied by potentially catastrophic storm surge. Tampa Bay Times (free coverage today)

A tornado watch remains in effect until 3 p.m. for most of the Bay Area as bands from Idalia sweep across the region. Spectrum Bay News 9

More than 200,000 Floridians are believed to be without power, per ABC Action News. Track local power outages: TECO, Duke Energy, Florida Power

Waters are still rising in Tampa Bay as storm surge combines with a seasonally high king tide due to arrive between 2-3 p.m. in most of the Bay Area. News Channel 8

See where storm surges could cause flooding. ABC Action News

What does a king tide mean for storm surge? Tampa Bay Times

What to expect from Idalia around Tampa Bay. Spectrum Bay News 9

Coastal islands in Pinellas County are experiencing significant flooding, with the worst believed yet to come as storm surge increases and tides continue to rise. 10 Tampa Bay

Bay Area road closures. Fox 13 NewsCoverage of the storm’s landfall from the Tallahassee Democrat.

Videos from the storm, per Fox 13 News. Downtown Tampa flooding. Man paddles down Bayshore Boulevard. Bradenton boater rescued.

Live cameras around Florida. Spectrum Bay News 9

Photographs of storm damage. ABC Action News, Tampa Bay Times

Emergency phone numbers and apps to know. ABC Action News

How to safely use a generator. ABC Action News

Publix stores were planning to reopen at 9 a.m. today, but that was not the case at some locations, so call ahead. 10 Tampa Bay

How a steaming Gulf of Mexico powered Idalia’s acceleration. Politico