Posted on 08/26/2023 2:03:00 PM PDT by NautiNurse
Tropical Depression 10 has formed between the Yucatan Peninsula and the Western Tip of Cuba. Governor DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 33 Florida counties in advance of the system.
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Good morning. 3,000 out of power in Orange county per Duke energy. Restorations happpening in real time as long as it is safe.
WFLA local news showing substantial storm surge flooding in Cedar Key.
FPL has restored ~85,000 along Gulf Coast Lee, Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee Co. 14,240 in process.
WFLA: Live coverage flash flood rescues in Pasco Co.
Jim is there is anyone has the Weather Channel.He’s in a high rise building.
From what I see the tidal/storm total in the north end of Tampa Bay is between four and five feet. Is that your impression.
I just got up myself (6:35 am here).
Prayers for All!
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Massive storm surge in Cedar Key, Florida from Hurricane Idalia
https://rumble.com/v3d8jgs-massive-storm-surge-in-cedar-key-florida-from-hurricane-idalia.html
Tampa: Northbound lanes of Howard Franklin Bridge under water.
I have a nephew in Pasco, and I’m not sure what his flood zone is. With his mama now and she’s pretty worried. We are out of the storm path this time around.
Incredible #Idalia storm surge 6’ and counting here at Cedar Key, FL
WC has storm surge for Cedar Key at 6 feet..
The Hillsborough River is overflowing onto the Riverwalk south of Kennedy Avenue.
Kids on Davis Islands.
Yep. Tornado activity terrifies me every time. Thank you for all you do when we have weather BTW. Greatly appreciated. Hope you are holding ok. You don’t need this again after last year!
Best coverage for Tampa: https://www.wfla.com/
Cedar Key water level 9.6ft. Normal would be 1.6ft
NOAA Doppler radar imagery indicate that the eye of Idalia made
landfall along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach
around 745 AM EDT (1145 UTC).
Ryan Hall Y’all coverage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Twdn4GowHA
Prayers for everyone in her path.
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