Hurricane Idalia is expected to become an extremely dangerous storm before it makes landfall Wednesday on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
at the coast — could reach 15 feet in the hardest-hit areas, inundating homes, businesses, marinas and roads.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized Tuesday that there was still time to make preparations or evacuate if people are the storm’s path. “Being safe is the appropriate thing, and erring on the side of caution is the appropriate thing.” are under evacuation orders, nearly a dozen of them mandatory, while more 40 counties have canceled school for students through at least Wednesday.
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