Hurricane Idalia: A Threat to Lives and Property

Overview

Tropical Storm Idalia is on the verge of becoming a hurricane, threatening coastal communities with severe weather conditions.

Landfall and Impacts

Hurricane Idalia is anticipated to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on August 23rd. It is projected to bring life-threatening storm surge and potentially catastrophic winds.

Hurricane History and Intensity

Idalia briefly reached Category 4 status over the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday but later weakened. It is the only US hurricane to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane this season.

Atlantic Hurricane Season

The 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1st and ends on November 30th, has seen the formation of 21 tropical cyclones, 20 of which have intensified into named storms.

NOAA's Outlook

NOAAs outlook for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season predicts a 40% chance of a near-average season, with 14-20 named storms and 6-10 hurricanes.