Okay, that was in really bad taste.
Our film crew is about to board the flight to Tampa however and I look forward to reporting live!
Idalia Intensifies Into Hurricane as It Heads Toward Florida
Idalia strengthened to a hurricane early Tuesday as it barreled toward Florida, forcing emergency preparations and evacuations in the state a day before the storm is set to make landfall.
The storm is expected to develop into an “extremely dangerous major hurricane” and lash the Gulf Coast, according to the National Hurricane Center.
It could intensify at least to a Category 3 hurricane before it makes landfall.
Storm Surge: Forecasters said in their latest update that storm surges could reach up to 15 feet in a region of Florida's Big Bend.
Cedar Key: The island with roughly 700 residents is particularly vulnerable. It is under mandatory evacuation orders. Many of its residents were busy packing up on Tuesday, but some are choosing to stay.
Comparison to prior storms: Idalia is projected to hit a less populated part of the state, so cleanup could be easier, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Travel disruption: The storm comes ahead of the busy Labor Day weekend. Several airlines have issued waivers for those traveling near the affected areas.
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