Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane before it hits Florida
Forecasters are warning of the possibility of dangerous storm surges caused by Idalia, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suggested that some residents in coastal areas may have to evacuate.
Updated August 28, 2023 at 2:02 PM ET
Tropical Storm Idalia is now expected to grow into a "major hurricane" by the time it reaches Florida late Tuesday, and forecasters are warning residents to prepare for severe weather, including potentially deadly storm surge.
The tropical storm system churning in the waters east of Cancún, Mexico, is expected to batter western Cuba late Monday, according to the.
