Cat 2 Idalia intensifies as it nears Florida landfall

Hurricane Idalia is just hours away from landfall and Florida is already feeling the impact as most counties in Florida are under a state of emergency. One of the greatest threats is a storm surge which could reach potentially 15 feet high in Florida’s Big Bend region. Officials there say it could be a once in a lifetime event and Florida’s governor is warning that now is the time to get out. 

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