Fortunately for many in our listening area, this will just be a strong wind and rain event. But for those who live along the coast, storm surge is definitely the main concern as Hurricane Idalia makes its way toward Florida.

Here are the latest observations from Denis Phillips and the ABC Action News team as well as other top meteorologists in the Tampa area.

• Business Is Picking Up In Pinellas

  #Klystron9 radar update at 9:52 pm, the eye is almost due west of St. Pete. #Idalia continues to strengthen, the eye is getting smaller and it is moving quickly to the north. pic.twitter.com/JAcjLZg0Hl

  — Mike Clay (@Mike_Clay) August 30, 2023

• Hurricane Idalia Approaching Cat 3 Status

  Based on latest recon data, #Idalia is very close to CAT 3 status, if not already. pic.twitter.com/ZBbKWbyDek

  — Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) August 30, 2023

• Keep those phones charged.

  TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY.
  
  Bands of thunderstorms around #Idalia will move inland tonight, a few of them will be rotating, resulting in a tornado threat. Make sure you have a way to receive a warning, if one is issued for your location. pic.twitter.com/Ar02aAKzHI

  — Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) August 30, 2023

• Surge Foreast...

  

• Winds...

  The latest from the National Hurricane Center on Idalia’s winds…

  

• On her way...

  The radar shows Idalia’s progress this afternoon.

  Increase in convective inner band wrapping around the center illustrating an intensifying Hurricane #Idalia pic.twitter.com/eejKREGa2A

  — Brian McClure (@mcclureWX) August 29, 2023

• Here she comes...

  An impressive shot of Idalia’s outer rings moving in to the Tampa area.

  Idalia arriving in Tampa. @Ginger_Zee @RobMarciano pic.twitter.com/VzNnUIf2JH

  — Greg Dee (@GregDeeWeather) August 29, 2023

• Early signs in Clearwater...

  Well ahead of #HurricaneIdalia, water levels are above normal. This is the view from the Bay Esplanade boat ramp on #clearwaterbeach. As the hurricane moves north, those levels will increase. pic.twitter.com/PScsmi3Sgx

  — Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) August 29, 2023

• More arrival photos...

  Outer bands of Hurricane Idalia are beginning to move across Hillsborough County. pic.twitter.com/6Wxi9eSdLP

  — Chad Chronister (@ChadChronister) August 29, 2023

• Idalia's arrival...

  The first #Idalia rainband of the day to pass through Tampa Bay had wind gusts between 40-48mph. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/Jy50hYCEdp

  — Brian McClure (@mcclureWX) August 29, 2023

• If you lose power...

  Text for updates.

  Power outage thanks to #HurricaneIdalia? @DukeEnergy says text OUT to 57801 or call 800-228-8485

  — Benjamin J. Kirby (@benjaminjkirby) August 29, 2023

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