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Hurricane Idalia was forecast to grow stronger as it drives a potentially deadly storm surge toward the Big Bend area of Floridas Gulf coast.

Hurricane Idalia formed Tuesday morning as it entered the Gulf of Mexico where the forecast predicts it will grow into a major Category 3 hurricane before striking Florida’s Gulf Coast on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. In its 5 a.m. advisory, the NHC said the center of Hurricane Idalia had maximum sustained winds of 75 mph and higher gusts located about 370 miles ...

The storm was forecast to reach hurricane strength later Monday and could reach Category 3 status by Wednesday, forecasters said.

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Tropical Storm Idalia Forecasted To Intensify Into "Major Hurricane" Before Striking Florida Tropical Storm Idalia is forecasted to become a major hurricane…

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Potential Hurricane Idalia will impact Florida and the Southeast this week. Here are fourth things to know right now.

The storm is forecast to intensify, potentially rapidly, over record-warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico.

A year ago, Hurricane Ian also had a burst of strength before striking western Florida, causing over $112 billion in damage.

The Atlantic spins up a record four named storms in 39 hours.