{"id":2016642,"date":"2023-08-30T11:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hurricane-idalia-latest-devastating-storm-leaves-two-dead-as-it-travels-through-southeast\/"},"modified":"2023-08-30T11:49:56","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T15:49:56","slug":"hurricane-idalia-latest-devastating-storm-leaves-two-dead-as-it-travels-through-southeast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hurricane-idalia-latest-devastating-storm-leaves-two-dead-as-it-travels-through-southeast\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Idalia update: Two fatalities reported as it moves across southeast."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhurricane-idalia-latest-devastating-storm-leaves-two-dead-as-it-travels-through-southeast%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2016642&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Hurricane Idalia Strikes\u200b Florida&#8217;s Big Bend Region<\/h2>\n<p>Hurricane Idalia has made a powerful impact as it made landfall in Florida&#8217;s Big Bend region on Wednesday\u2063 morning. This intense storm has unleashed a series of floods\u2062 and strong \u2063winds that are expected to affect \u200da staggering 46\u200c counties\u2063 across the Sunshine State.<\/p>\n<h3>Warnings and\u200c Impacts<\/h3>\n<p>Storm \u2063surge warnings \u2062are currently \u2063in effect for Englewood north to Indian Pass in Florida, including Tampa Bay. Additionally, hurricane warnings have been issued for Tampa Bay and the middle of Longboat Key northward to Indian Pass.<\/p>\n<p>Idalia Path Tracker: Watch Live to Stay Informed<\/p>\n<p>As we closely \u2062monitor Hurricane Idalia&#8217;s path, it is crucial to stay updated on its current location\u2064 and where it is projected to make landfall.<\/p>\n<h3>Tragic Losses<\/h3>\n<p>Tragically, \u200ctwo lives have\u2062 already been claimed by this devastating hurricane. In \u200bPasco County, Florida, a 40-year-old man lost his life in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/prager-the-media-produces-derangement-proof-from-new-york-times-readers\/\" title=\"PRAGER: The Media Produces Derangement: Proof From New York Times Readers\">weather-related incident<\/a>. The driver, who was traveling \u2063in inclement weather and at excessive speed, lost control of \u2062his vehicle and collided with a tree.<\/p>\n<p>In Alachua County, another man, aged \u206459, also lost his life due to \u2064the storm. He veered off the road in extremely rainy conditions and crashed into a tree line.<\/p>\n<h3>Areas at Risk<\/h3>\n<p>Several areas are at high risk of &#8220;life-threatening inundation&#8221; caused by\u200d rising\u2064 water from the coastline. Cedar Key, Florida, has already experienced a heavy storm surge that has destroyed\u200d trees, wildlife, and homes. Videos from the eye of Idalia show power lines exploding and cars driving through \u200cheavy rain.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay is also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hurricane-idalia-latest-devastating-storm-leaves-two-dead-as-it-travels-through-southeast\/\" title=\"Hurricane Idalia update: Two fatalities reported as it moves across southeast.\">facing rapidly rising water levels<\/a>, with reports of homes \u200balong Bayshore Boulevard being flooded. Keaton \u2062Beach, where the hurricane made landfall, witnessed extremely\u2064 high winds.<\/p>\n<p>Steinhatchee, a Gulf Coast community, is currently grappling with significant flooding, with water levels almost \u2062covering buildings.<\/p>\n<h3>Idalia&#8217;s Impact and \u2064Future Path<\/h3>\n<p>Idalia made landfall in \u200cFlorida as a Category 3 hurricane, with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/new-england-areas-under-flood-watches-as-tropical-storm-elsa-continues-moving-northeast\/\" title=\"New England areas under flood watches as Tropical Storm Elsa continues moving northeast\">maximum sustained winds<\/a> of 125 miles per hour.\u200c However, as\u2063 of 11:26 a.m., the\u2063 National Hurricane Center reported that the winds have weakened to around 90 miles per hour, placing it in the Category 1 range.<\/p>\n<p>After striking Florida, the center of the hurricane has now made landfall in Georgia. It is expected to \u2062continue its journey into the Carolinas on Wednesday and Thursday, gradually losing\u200d strength. Georgia and South\u2062 Carolina have issued storm surge or hurricane warnings for various coastal areas.<\/p>\n<h3>Precautions and Evacuations<\/h3>\n<p>Evacuation\u2062 orders have been recommended in 23 counties. Experts have also warned of storm surges as high as 11 feet in northwestern Florida and the Panhandle.<\/p>\n<p>Storm surges are \u2062responsible for nearly half of all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/idalia-path-tracker-watch-live-where-is-the-hurricane-and-where-will-it-make-landfall\/\" title=\"Track Idalia's path LIVE: Hurricane location and landfall predictions.\">hurricane-related fatalities<\/a>, according to the NOAA, and are the primary reason\u2063 behind evacuation efforts. It is crucial to prioritize safety and follow evacuation orders.<\/p>\n<p>Once the initial storm passes, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has assured residents that search-and-rescue \u200coperations\u2062 will commence. He has urged everyone to seek shelter,\u2064 avoid \u2064going outside during the \u200cstorm, and refrain from driving on flooded streets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">Click here<\/a> to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hurricane Idalia hit Florida&#8217;s Big Bend region, causing floods and strong winds. It is predicted to impact 46 counties in the state. Storm surge warnings are active from Englewood to Indian Pass, encompassing Tampa Bay. 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