Hurricane Idalia

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| image = Idalia 2023-08-30 0715Z.jpg

| caption = Idalia at peak intensity while approaching the Big Bend region of Florida on August 30

| formed = August 26, 2023

| post-tropical = August 31, 2023

| dissipated = September 8, 2023

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| winds = 115

| pressure = 942

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| fatalities = 12 (8 direct, 4 indirect)

| year = 2023

| damage = 3500000000

| areas = Yucatán Peninsula, Cayman Islands, Western Cuba, Southeastern United States, Bermuda, Atlantic Canada

| refs = {{cite web |last1=Cangialosi |first1=John P. |last2=Alaka |first2=Laura |title=Hurricane Idalia – Tropical Cyclone Report (AL102023) |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL102023_Idalia.pdf |website=National Hurricane Center |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=13 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214031258/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/data/tcr/AL102023_Idalia.pdf |archive-date=February 14, 2024 |location=University Park, Florida, United States |pages=1-47 |language=English |format=PDF |date=13 February 2024 |url-status=live}}{{cite web |title=Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters |url=https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/billions/events |publisher=National Centers for Environmental Information |access-date=8 December 2023}}

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| season = 2023 Atlantic hurricane season

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Hurricane Idalia was a powerful and destructive tropical cyclone that caused significant damage across parts of the southeastern United States, especially in North Florida, in late August 2023. The ninth named storm,{{efn|This excludes a belatedly recognized and unnamed subtropical storm in January.}} third hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, Idalia formed from a low-pressure area that crossed Central America from the eastern Pacific Ocean. Gradual development ensued as it meandered in the western part of the Caribbean Sea; the system was upgraded to a tropical depression on August 26, 2023, and strengthened into a tropical storm a day later, receiving the name Idalia. It traversed the Gulf of Mexico where it underwent rapid intensification, briefly becoming a Category 4 hurricane before weakening and making landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida as a low-end Category 3 hurricane on August 30. Idalia remained a hurricane as it moved through Northern Florida and crossed into Southeast Georgia; it then pushed into the Carolinas as a tropical storm. On August 31, Idalia emerged into the Atlantic, where it transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone that same day. Later, it passed south of Bermuda, made a counterclockwise loop, then meandered off the coast of Nova Scotia while winding down.

Idalia caused significant damage to thousands of homes, businesses, and other infrastructure along its inland path, primarily in Florida, where winds and the resulting floodwaters were highest. Its storm surge was record-breaking from the Big Bend region south to Tampa Bay. In Tampa Bay roads were flooded over, and high waters submerged hundreds of cars. The system also spawned a tornado outbreak with around 12 confirmed tornadoes. Idalia was the most powerful hurricane to hit Florida's Big Bend region since Hurricane Easy in 1950. Five people died in storm-related incidents in the two states. The NCEI claims that Hurricane Idalia did $3.5 billion in damages. The hurricane's remnants produced dangerous rip currents across the Eastern United States during Labor Day Weekend, resulting in several additional deaths and numerous rescues.

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Meteorological history

{{storm path|Idalia 2023 path.png|colors=new|note={{efn|The position of Idalia's Category 4 peak intensity is not depicted in this graphic as it is an asynoptic point (i.e. not at the 6-hour intervals of all other points) occurring at 09:00 UTC August 30.}}}}

On August 24, 2023, a trough of low pressure formed in the Eastern Pacific basin offshore of the Central America coast.{{cite report|last=Papin|first=Philippe|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/xgtwo/gtwo_archive.php?current_issuance=202308241448&basin=atl&fdays=7l|title=Tropical Weather Outlook|publisher=National Hurricane Center|location=Miami, Florida|date=August 24, 2023|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829135951/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/xgtwo/gtwo_archive.php?current_issuance=202308241448&basin=atl&fdays=7l|url-status=live}} The disturbance crossed over into the Atlantic basin the following day, and began to organize as it moved northward through the western Caribbean Sea. The pace of organization quickened on August 26, while the disturbance was located near the northeastern Yucatán Peninsula, and at 21:00 UTC it was upgraded to Tropical Depression Ten.{{cite report|last=Pasch|first=Richard|title=Tropical Depression Ten Discussion 1|date=August 26, 2023|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.001.shtml|access-date=August 26, 2023|publisher=National Hurricane Center|location=Miami, Florida|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829135950/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.001.shtml|url-status=live}} Later that day, and into the next, the depression drifted due to weak surrounding steering currents, with its center moving in a small counterclockwise loop.{{cite report|last=Pasch|first=Richard|title=Tropical Depression Ten Discussion 4|date=August 27, 2023|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.004.shtml|access-date=August 28, 2023|publisher=National Hurricane Center|location=Miami, Florida|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829135957/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.004.shtml|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Tropical Storm Idalia soon to enter Gulf and intensify|last1=Henson|first1=Bob|last2=Masters|first2=Jeff|date=August 27, 2023|url=https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/08/tropical-storm-idalia-soon-to-enter-gulf-and-intensify/|access-date=August 28, 2023|publisher=Yale Climate Connections|location=New Haven, Connecticut|language=en-US|archive-date=August 27, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230827230430/https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/08/tropical-storm-idalia-soon-to-enter-gulf-and-intensify/|url-status=live}} The depression became Tropical Storm Idalia at 15:15 UTC on August 27, after a NOAA Hurricane Hunters flight reported that the storm's winds had increased to {{cvt|35|kn|mph km/h|order=out|round=5}}.{{cite report|last=Pasch|first=Richard|date=August 27, 2023|title=Tropical Storm Idalia Tropical Cyclone Update|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.update.08271513.shtml|access-date=August 28, 2023|publisher=National Hurricane Center|location=Miami, Florida|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829140002/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.update.08271513.shtml|url-status=live}} Early the next morning, Idalia began moving northward{{cite report|last=Blake|first=Eric|date=August 28, 2023|title=Tropical Storm Idalia Discussion Number 7|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.007.shtml|access-date=August 28, 2023|publisher=National Hurricane Center|location=Miami, Florida|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829135953/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.007.shtml|url-status=live}} toward the Yucatán Channel west of Cuba, intensifying along the way despite being impacted by moderate northwesterly wind shear.{{cite web |last1=Masters |first1=Jeff |last2=Henson |first2=Bob |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Hurricane and storm surge warnings for Florida as Idalia heads north |url=https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/08/hurricane-and-storm-surge-warnings-for-florida-as-idalia-heads-north/ |access-date=August 28, 2023 |publisher=Yale Climate Connections |language=en-US |location=New Haven, Connecticut |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829141014/https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/08/hurricane-and-storm-surge-warnings-for-florida-as-idalia-heads-north/ |url-status=live}}

File:Idalia peak and landfall.gif

By 09:00 UTC on August 29, after passing near the western tip of Cuba, Idalia had developed an inner core and almost complete eyewall and the NHC upgraded the storm to a Category 1 hurricane.{{cite report|last=Blake|first=Eric|date=August 29, 2023|title=Hurricane Idalia Advisory Number 11|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.public.011.shtml|publisher=National Hurricane Center|language=en-US|location=Miami, Florida|access-date=August 29, 2023|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829201047/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.public.011.shtml|url-status=live}} Later that day, Idalia began to rapidly intensify, reaching Category 2 strength{{cite report|last=Berg|first=Robbie|date=August 29, 2023|title=Hurricane Idalia Advisory Number 13|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.public.013.shtml|publisher=National Hurricane Center|language=en-US|location=Miami, Florida|access-date=August 29, 2023|archive-date=August 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830134231/https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.public.013.shtml|url-status=live}} as it benefited from exceptional conditions, with sea-surface temperatures of {{cvt|31|C|F|order=flip}}, generally low wind shear, and high relative humidity levels.{{cite web|last1=Masters|first1=Jeff|last2=Henson|first2=Bob|date=August 29, 2023|title=Intensifying Hurricane Idalia accelerates toward Florida|url=https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/08/intensifying-hurricane-idalia-accelerates-toward-florida/|location=Haven, Connecticut|publisher=Yale Climate Connections|access-date=August 29, 2023|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829162927/https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/08/intensifying-hurricane-idalia-accelerates-toward-florida/|url-status=live}} Idalia continued to rapidly intensify as it accelerated northward off the Florida Suncoast and approached the Big Bend region, reaching its peak intensity of Category 4 strength on the morning of August 30, a few hours prior to landfall, with maximum sustained winds of {{convert|115|kn|mph km/h|abbr=on|round=5|order=out}} and a minimum central pressure of {{convert|942|mbar|inHg|abbr=on|sigfig=4|comma=off}}. This marked a wind increase of {{cvt|55|mph|km/h}} during the 24 hour period ending at 09:00 UTC on August 30, making it one of fastest rates of tropical cyclone intensification ever observed in the Atlantic basin 24 hours before landfall. At its peak, the NHC described the system as having "a small eye surrounded by very cold clouds tops, especially in the western quadrant".{{cite web |last1=Blake |first1=Eric |title=Hurricane Idalia Discussion Number 15 |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.015.shtml? |website=www.nhc.noaa.gov |publisher=National Hurricane Center |access-date=19 September 2023}} Idalia's intensification was then halted by an eyewall replacement cycle, which caused it to weaken prior to landfall.{{cite web|last1=Masters|first1=Jeff|last2=Henson|first2=Bob|date=August 30, 2023|title=Hurricane Idalia hits Florida as a Cat 3 with 125 mph winds|url=https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/08/hurricane-idalia-hits-florida-as-a-cat-3-with-125-mph-winds/|location=Haven, Connecticut|publisher=Yale Climate Connections|access-date=August 30, 2023}} Idalia made landfall at 11:45 UTC, about {{convert|20|mi|km|round=5}} south of Perry, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane, with sustained winds of {{convert|100|kn|mph km/h|abbr=on|round=5|order=out}} and a minimum central pressure of {{convert|950|mbar|inHg|abbr=on|sigfig=4|comma=off}}.

The system quickly weakened inland as it pushed through North Florida, becoming a tropical storm later that day after crossing into Georgia.{{cite web|title=Tropical Storm Idalia Reaches South Carolina After Barreling Through Florida And Georgia|last1=Bushard|first1=Brian|last2=Pequeño IV|first2=Antonio|publisher=Forbes|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbushard/2023/08/30/tropical-storm-idalia-reaches-south-carolina-after-barreling-through-florida-and-georgia/|access-date=August 30, 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Berg |title=Tropical Storm Idalia Advisory Number 17 |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.public.017.shtml? |website=www.nhc.noaa.gov |publisher=National Hurricane Center |access-date=31 August 2023}} Strong southwesterly wind shear then pushed the storm's convection well north and east of its center as it moved off the northeastern South Carolina coast and emerged into the Atlantic Ocean on the morning of August 31.{{cite web |last1=Brown |title=Tropical Storm Idalia Discussion Number 19 |url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.discus.019.shtml? |website=www.nhc.noaa.gov |publisher=National Hurricane Center |access-date=31 August 2023}} That afternoon, Idalia transitioned into a post-tropical cyclone about {{convert|65|mi|km|round=5}} southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.{{cite report|last=Berg|first=Robbie|date=August 31, 2023|title=Post-Tropical Cyclone Idalia Advisory Number 21|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al10/al102023.public.021.shtml?|publisher=National Hurricane Center|language=en-US|location=Miami, Florida|access-date=August 30, 2023}} As the storm moved to the east-southeast the following day, light wind shear along its path enabled the system to maintain its structure and intensity despite the lack of convection.{{cite web|title=Category 4 Typhoon Saola batters Hong Kong|last1=Masters|first1=Jeff|last2=Henson|first2=Bob|date=September 1, 2023|url=https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/09/category-4-typhoon-saola-batters-hong-kong/|publisher=Yale Climate Connections|location=New Haven, Connecticut|access-date=September 2, 2023}} The storm impacted Bermuda with tropical-storm-force winds on September 2, as it passed just to the south. Idalia's remnant low then absorbed Tropical Storm Gert on September 4{{cite report|last=Zelinsky|first=David|date=September 4, 2023|title=Remnants Of Gert Discussion Number 27|url=https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/archive/2023/al06/al062023.discus.027.shtml?|publisher=National Hurricane Center|language=en-US|location=Miami, Florida|access-date=September 4, 2023}} and lingered off the coast of Atlantic Canada for several days, before dissipating on September 8.{{cite news|title=Gert's remnants make for a soggy day in parts of the Province|date=September 5, 2023|last=Sheerr|first=Eddie|url=https://ntv.ca/idalias-remnants-make-for-a-soggy-day-in-parts-of-the-province/|publisher=NTV|location=St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|access-date=September 6, 2023}}

Preparations

= Cuba =

More than 10,000 people were evacuated from Pinar del Río and Artemisa provinces. Patients in Bahía Honda were evacuated to a local clinic after fearing flooding.{{Cite web |last=Gámez Torres |first=Nora |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Western Cuba to take the brunt of yet another hurricane as Idalia nears Pinar del Río |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article278692394.html |website=Miami Herald |access-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829144222/https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/cuba/article278692394.html |url-status=live }}

= United States =

File:WPC Day 1-5 Excessive Rainfall Outlook during Hurricane Idalia in 2023.gif's Excessive Rainfall Outlook for Tropical Storm Idalia]]

On August 28, hurricane warnings and storm surge warnings were issued for portions of the Florida's west coast. On August 29, the Storm Prediction Center issued a Day 1 convective outlook highlighting a level 2/slight risk of severe weather for portions of Florida associated with Idalia, with the SPC also issuing a 5 percent tornado risk.{{Cite web |title=SPC Day 1 Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov |archive-date=August 30, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830043355/https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html |url-status=live }} A Day 2 convective outlook was also issued concerning a level 2/slight risk and a 5 percent tornado risk for portions of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.{{Cite web |title=Storm Prediction Center Aug 29, 2023 0600 UTC Day 2 Convective Outlook |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=www.spc.noaa.gov |archive-date=May 18, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200518054623/https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html |url-status=live }} A moderate risk of excessive rainfall was also issued by the Weather Prediction Center, for most of the same areas included in the Day 2 Convective outlook.{{Cite web |last=Service |first=NOAA's National Weather |title=WPC Day 2 Excessive Rainfall Outlook |url=https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?opt=curr&day=2 |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov |language=EN-US |archive-date=August 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819202325/https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/qpf/ero.php?opt=curr&day=2 |url-status=live }} A tornado watch was issued for portions of western Florida on August 29, as bands of thunderstorms from Idalia moved inland.{{Cite report |title=Storm Prediction Center Tornado Watch 660 |url=https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0660.html |date=August 29, 2023 |access-date=2023-08-30 |publisher=Storm Prediction Center |archive-date=October 31, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191031093533/https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/ww0660.html |url-status=dead }}

Amtrak terminated its two southbound Silver Service routes in Jacksonville, Florida on August 28 and cancelled both routes and its Auto Train service from August 29 to 30. The Palmetto route was truncated to Washington D.C. as well.{{cite web |title=Amtrak Advisory {{!}} Temporary Service Adjustments in Place Due to Tropical Storm Idalia |url=https://www.amtrak.com/alert/temporary-service-adjustments-in-place-due-to-tropical-storm-ida.html |website=www.amtrak.com |access-date=29 August 2023 |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829164726/https://www.amtrak.com/alert/temporary-service-adjustments-in-place-due-to-tropical-storm-ida.html |url-status=live }} At least 900 flights were cancelled across Florida and Georgia.

== Florida ==

On August 26, 33 Florida counties were placed under a state of emergency (SOE) by Governor Ron DeSantis.{{cite news|title=Gov. Ron DeSantis issues state of emergency for Tampa Bay counties ahead of Invest 93L|last=Rodriguez|first=Nathaniel Rodriguez|date=Aug 26, 2023|url=https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/gov-ron-desantis-issues-state-of-emergency-for-tampa-bay-counties-ahead-of-invest-93l/|publisher=WFLA|location=Tampa Bay, Florida|access-date=August 26, 2023|archive-date=August 26, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230826180801/https://www.wfla.com/news/local-news/gov-ron-desantis-issues-state-of-emergency-for-tampa-bay-counties-ahead-of-invest-93l/|url-status=live}} Two days later, the governor declared 13 more counties, including some in Northeast Florida, under a SOE.{{cite news|date=August 28, 2023|title=46 Florida counties under State of Emergency ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia|url=https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/weather/hurricane/46-florida-counties-under-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-idalia/77-7ab82e67-7064-4499-9c7d-bad4b92bd2cd|publisher=WTLV|location=Jacksonville, Florida|access-date=August 28, 2023|archive-date=August 29, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829141933/https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/weather/hurricane/46-florida-counties-under-state-of-emergency-ahead-of-idalia/77-7ab82e67-7064-4499-9c7d-bad4b92bd2cd|url-status=live}} School districts across numerous counties in the state were to close, and 18 colleges, along with 6 universities, including University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, North Florida College, Florida State University, and University of Florida were to be closed starting August 29.{{Cite web |title=As Tropical Storm Idalia nears, which Florida schools are closing? |url=https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2023/08/28/tropical-storm-idalia-nears-which-florida-schools-are-closing/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829141933/https://www.tampabay.com/news/education/2023/08/28/tropical-storm-idalia-nears-which-florida-schools-are-closing/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Tropical Storm Idalia set to become hurricane as Florida schools close, DeSantis expands state of emergency |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-idalia-tropical-storm-florida-latest-updates/ |access-date=2023-08-29 |publisher=CBS News |language=en-US |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829142020/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-idalia-tropical-storm-florida-latest-updates/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Sandal |first=Aditi |last2=Vogt |first2=Adrienne |last3=Vales |first3=Leinz |last4=Hayes |first4=Mike |last5=Chowdhury |first5=Maureen |last6=Hammond |first6=Elise |last7=Powell |first7=Tori |date=2023-08-29 |title=Live updates: Hurricane Idalia advances on Florida |url=https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-idalia-florida-08-29-23/index.html |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830013956/https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/hurricane-idalia-florida-08-29-23/index.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia as storm builds over warm Gulf waters |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/30/florida-braces-for-hurricane-idalia-as-storm-builds-over-warm-gulf-waters |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830023709/https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/30/florida-braces-for-hurricane-idalia-as-storm-builds-over-warm-gulf-waters |url-status=live }} Emergency shelters were opened across the state, and the ports along Florida's west coast, including Port Tampa Bay, SeaPort Manatee, and Port of St. Petersburg, began clearing waterways and secured items.{{Cite web |last=Geggis |first=Anne |date=2023-08-28 |title=Emergency operations, emergency shelters open, schools closed ahead of expected midweek hurricane landfall |url=https://floridapolitics.com/archives/631292-emergency-operations-emergency-shelters-open-schools-closed-ahead-of-expected-midweek-hurricane-landfall/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Florida Politics |language=en-US |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829141939/https://floridapolitics.com/archives/631292-emergency-operations-emergency-shelters-open-schools-closed-ahead-of-expected-midweek-hurricane-landfall/ |url-status=live }} The South Florida Water Management District and the Lake Worth Drainage District began draining water from canal systems.{{Cite web |last=King |first=Steve |date=2023-08-28 |title=South Florida water districts getting ready for possible heavy rain from Tropical Storm Idalia |url=https://www.wpbf.com/article/south-florida-water-districts-preparing-possible-heavy-rain-tropical-storm-idalia-approaches/44920810 |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=WPBF |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829142029/https://www.wpbf.com/article/south-florida-water-districts-preparing-possible-heavy-rain-tropical-storm-idalia-approaches/mraid.js |url-status=live }} The Howard Frankland Bridge began to secure barges.{{Cite web |title=What Florida should know about the tropical depression heading to the gulf |url=https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/26/florida-tampa-bay-gulf-storm-developing-impacts-hurricane-season/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829141956/https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/26/florida-tampa-bay-gulf-storm-developing-impacts-hurricane-season/ |url-status=live }} Tampa International Airport, Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, Tallahassee International Airport, and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport closed to all commercial flights on August 29.{{Cite web |title=Tampa International Airport to close early Tuesday ahead of potential major hurricane |url=https://news.tampaairport.com/tampa-international-airport-to-close-early-tuesday-ahead-of-potential-major-hurricane/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Tampa International Airport |language=en-us |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829142454/https://news.tampaairport.com/tampa-international-airport-to-close-early-tuesday-ahead-of-potential-major-hurricane/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Berdychowski |first=Bernadette |date=2023-08-28 |title=Tampa International Airport closing Tuesday ahead of Idalia |url=https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/28/tampa-international-airport-closing-idalia-storm-tuesday/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829142504/https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/28/tampa-international-airport-closing-idalia-storm-tuesday/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Valinsky |first=Jordan |date=2023-08-30 |title=Hundreds of flights are canceled as Hurricane Idalia disrupts air travel {{!}} CNN Business |url=https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/30/business/plane-delays-flight-cancellations-idalia/index.html |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=CNN |language=en}} American Airlines suspended operations at Tampa, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and Gainesville airports.{{Cite web |last=Kimball |first=Spencer |date=2023-08-30 |title=Hurricane Idalia barrels toward Georgia after hitting Florida coast, leaving at least two dead |url=https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/30/hurricane-idalia-slams-florida-with-life-threatening-storm-surge.html |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=CNBC |language=en}} Canaveral National Seashore was shut down ahead of the hurricane.[https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-prepares-for-hurricane-idalia.htm Canaveral National Seashore Prepares for Hurricane Idalia], NPS, August 29, 2023 An executive order declaring a local state of emergency was issued for the city of Tampa.{{Cite web |last=Yablonski |first=Steven |date=2023-08-26 |title=Tropical Storm Idalia is intensifying into expected major hurricane, mandatory evacuations underway in Florida |url=https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tracking-idalia |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=FOX Weather |language=en-US |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829142455/https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/tracking-idalia |url-status=live }} Mandatory evacuations began in Pinellas County on August 28.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Kirby |date=2023-08-28 |title=Pinellas orders mandatory evacuations for Idalia |url=https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/28/pinellas-orders-mandatory-evacuations-idalia/ |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829142504/https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/28/pinellas-orders-mandatory-evacuations-idalia/ |url-status=live }} Dry Tortugas National Park was closed in anticipation of the approaching tropical storm.{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |title=Dry Tortugas National Park Closes in Preparation for Tropical Storm Idalia |url=https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/idalia.htm |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=National Park Service |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829143055/https://www.nps.gov/drto/learn/news/idalia.htm |url-status=live }} The USA's National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) "Silent Barker" mission by United Launch Alliance (ULA) from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station was put back from its intended August 29 launch date, with the Atlas V rocket taken back to the vertical integration facility (VIF).{{Cite news |last=Clark |first=Stephen |date=2023-08-29 |title=US spy satellite agency isn't so silent about new "Silent Barker" mission |language=en-us |work=Ars Technica |url=https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/08/us-spy-satellite-agency-isnt-so-silent-about-new-silent-barker-mission/ |access-date=2023-08-29 |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829012527/https://arstechnica.com/space/2023/08/us-spy-satellite-agency-isnt-so-silent-about-new-silent-barker-mission/ |url-status=live }} The Federal Aviation Administration rerouted planes and closed Gulf routes, and the Urban Search and Rescue teams, consisting of nearly 600 search-and-rescue personnel, were activated in Florida.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Idalia strengthens to hurricane as it advances toward Florida: Live updates |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/hurricane-idalia-florida-live-updates-rcna102284 |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=NBC News |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829170749/https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/live-blog/hurricane-idalia-florida-live-updates-rcna102284 |url-status=live }} At least 200 Starlink internet devices were deployed in preparation of service disruptions.

File:The first band of Hurricane Idalia as it reached Hudson Beach, Florida.png on August 29]]

At least 1,100 Florida National Guard members were mobilized, and 2,400 high-water vehicles, along with 12 aircraft, were also dispatched for recovery and rescue efforts.{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Floridians preparing for expected Hurricane Idalia |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/floridians-preparing-for-expected-hurricane-idalia/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=CBS Miami |language=en-US |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829143610/https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/floridians-preparing-for-expected-hurricane-idalia/ |url-status=live }} The Florida Department of Law Enforcement was ready to deploy 25 law enforcement officers, two mobile staging units, one mobile command vehicle, and one operational command center, and to support the State Emergency Operations Center, which was activated in western Florida. President Joe Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida, and authorized the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate with disaster relief efforts.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-28 |title=Biden approves Emergency Declaration for Florida ahead of T.S. Idalia |url=https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/biden-approves-emergency-declaration-for-florida-ahead-of-t-s-idalia/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=WFLA |language=en-US |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829144155/https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/biden-approves-emergency-declaration-for-florida-ahead-of-t-s-idalia/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Dolcimascolo |first=Carolyn |date=2023-08-28 |title=President approves emergency declaration for Florida |url=https://winknews.com/2023/08/28/president-approves-fl-emergency-declaration/ |access-date=2023-08-28 |publisher=WINK News |language=en-US |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829144201/https://winknews.com/2023/08/28/president-approves-fl-emergency-declaration/ |url-status=live }}

== Elsewhere==

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency and activated the state of emergency operations center on August 29.{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2023 |title=Gov. Kemp orders activation of operations center ahead of Idalia |url=https://www.11alive.com/article/news/state/georgia-idalia-operations-center-activated/85-453c455a-f168-4540-b52f-88c9e168d2e3 |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=11Alive.com |language=en-US |archive-date=August 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830134227/https://www.11alive.com/article/news/state/georgia-idalia-operations-center-activated/85-453c455a-f168-4540-b52f-88c9e168d2e3 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Kemp issues state of emergency in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Idalia |url=https://www.wabe.org/breaking-kemp-issues-state-of-emergency-in-georgia-ahead-of-hurrican-idalia/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=WABE |language=en-US |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829195241/https://www.wabe.org/breaking-kemp-issues-state-of-emergency-in-georgia-ahead-of-hurrican-idalia/ |url-status=live }} School districts, including districts across Montgomery, Telfair, Toombs, and Wheeler counties, were closed.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=List: Central Georgia schools that will be closed due to Hurricane Idalia |url=https://www.13wmaz.com/article/weather/list-georgia-schools-that-will-be-closed-due-to-hurricane-idalia/93-1841e098-0a8e-429a-8a76-8a40482ec4ab |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=WMAZ |language=en-US |archive-date=August 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830134226/https://www.13wmaz.com/article/weather/list-georgia-schools-that-will-be-closed-due-to-hurricane-idalia/93-1841e098-0a8e-429a-8a76-8a40482ec4ab |url-status=live }} Hurricane warnings were in effect for seven Georgia counties. Atlanta Motor Speedway opened their campgrounds to hurricane evacuees free of charge.{{cite news|author=Staff|title=Atlanta Motor Speedway opening gates for Hurricane Idalia evacuees|publisher=WSB-TV|location=Atlanta, GA|date=August 29, 2023|url=https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/henry-county/atlanta-motor-speedway-opening-gates-hurricane-idalia-evacuees/LJOMKNYH2ZA7NDZEOZ7KH2A7L4/|access-date=August 29, 2023|archive-date=August 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830013820/https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/henry-county/atlanta-motor-speedway-opening-gates-hurricane-idalia-evacuees/LJOMKNYH2ZA7NDZEOZ7KH2A7L4/|url-status=live}} South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on August 30.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-30 |title=Hurricane Idalia unleashes fury on Florida and Georgia, swamping wide stretch of coast |url=https://apnews.com/article/florida-hurricane-idalia-2136985ceea53f5deb600c43aeea1138 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=AP News |language=en}} Congaree National Park was closed ahead of the approaching hurricane.{{cite news |title=Congaree National Park Closing Ahead of Hurricane Idalia |url=https://www.nps.gov/cong/learn/news/closure-for-hurricane-idalia.htm |access-date=August 30, 2023 |publisher=NPS.gov |date=August 29, 2023}} Charleston International Airport suspended service from 6pm on August 30 to 8am on August 31.[https://www.postandcourier.com/hurricanewire/charlestons-airport-visitor-businesses-shutting-down-as-idalia-nears-sc/article_feb6eae0-473d-11ee-8aaf-43f778d2ad84.html Charleston's airport, visitor businesses shutting down as Idalia nears SC], Post and Courier, August 30, 2023 Over 80 flights were canceled at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina due to the approaching storm, mainly flights to and from Florida. Charlotte Motor Speedway opened their campgrounds to hurricane evacuees free of charge.{{cite news|author=Staff|title= 80+ flights canceled at Charlotte airport, others delayed as Hurricane Idalia nears|publisher=WBTV|location=Charlotte, NC|date=August 30, 2023|url=https://www.wbtv.com/2023/08/30/50-flights-canceled-charlotte-airport-others-delayed-hurricane-idalia-nears/|access-date=August 30, 2023}}

= Bermuda =

A tropical storm watch was issued for Bermuda on August 30; this was later changed to a warning as the storm moved closer. This occurred just days after Hurricane Franklin produced tropical storm force winds to the island.{{Cite news |last=Stanford |first=Chris |date=2023-09-01 |title=After Hitting the Southeast, Idalia to Strengthen and Approach Bermuda |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/01/world/americas/idalia-bermuda-tropical-storm.html |url-access=subscription |access-date=2023-09-02 |issn=0362-4331}}

Impact

=Caribbean=

The storm brought heavy rainfall to the Yucatán Peninsula.{{Cite web |last1=Peck |first1=Daniel |last2=Grant |first2=Teddy |date=2023-08-27 |title=Tropical Storm Idalia expected to become hurricane this week, has Florida in its sights |url=https://abcnews.go.com/US/tropical-storm-idalia-expected-become-hurricane-week-florida/story?id=102605153 |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=ABC News |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829144211/https://abcnews.go.com/US/tropical-storm-idalia-expected-become-hurricane-week-florida/story?id=102605153 |url-status=live }} As Idalia became a tropical storm, Cayman Islands were lashed with rough seas, waves up to {{Convert|6|ft|m}}.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Strengthening Idalia Causes Rough Seas in the Cayman Islands |url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/strengthening-idalia-causes-rough-seas-161041390.html |access-date=2023-09-09 |website=Yahoo News |language=en-GB}} The islands also received cooler weather.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-30 |title=Idalia churns up seas but no threat to Cayman |url=https://caymannewsservice.com/2023/08/idalia-churns-up-seas-but-no-threat-to-cayman/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=Cayman News Service |language=en-GB}} Flooding occurred in Güira de Melena and Guanimar in Cuba, and high winds hit Pinar del Río Province.{{Cite news |last1=Sherwood |first1=Dave |last2=O'Brien |first2=Brendan |last3=Mckay |first3=Rich |date=2023-08-28 |title=Storm Idalia to intensify into major hurricane ahead of Florida landfall |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/storm-idalia-seen-strengthening-hurricane-ahead-florida-landfall-2023-08-28/ |access-date=2023-08-29 |archive-date=August 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830134227/https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/storm-idalia-seen-strengthening-hurricane-ahead-florida-landfall-2023-08-28/ |url-status=live }} Rainfall reached {{Convert|4|in|mm}} across portions of the country.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Idalia strengthens to a hurricane, pushing a surge of ocean water toward Florida |url=https://apnews.com/article/florida-hurricane-idalia-tropical-storm-tampa-c5da324eb214b779e51b145cd2c96837 |access-date=2023-08-29 |website=AP News |language=en |archive-date=August 29, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230829125222/https://apnews.com/article/florida-hurricane-idalia-tropical-storm-tampa-c5da324eb214b779e51b145cd2c96837 |url-status=live }}

=United States=

File:Idalia storm surge Bayshore Blvd Tampa.jpg

{{see also|List of United States tornadoes from July to August 2023#August 30 event}}

As of September 25, assessed damage reached $704.1 million across Florida and Georgia. In Florida, at least 21,252 insurance claims were made with losses totaling $216.1 million.{{cite news|publisher=WJAX|agency=News Service of Florida|date=September 27, 2023|accessdate=October 1, 2023|title=Hurricane Idalia insured losses hit $216 million in Florida|url=https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/florida/hurricane-idalia-insured-losses-hit-216-million-florida/X6ND4QJLORHMJIYQBUNOVHHBU4/}} Agricultural losses reached $447 million in the state.{{cite news|agency=News Service of Florida|publisher=WFOR-TV|date=September 27, 2023|accessdate=October 1, 2023|title=Florida's agricultural losses from Hurricane Idalia mounting|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/floridas-agricultural-losses-from-hurricane-idalia-mounting/}} Damage in Georgia exceeded $41 million.{{cite news|agency=Associated Press|publisher=Fox News|date=September 8, 2023|accessdate=October 1, 2023|title=Biden declares 3 Georgia counties eligible for disaster aid following Hurricane Idalia|url=https://www.foxnews.com/us/biden-declares-3-georgia-counties-eligible-disaster-aid-following-hurricane-idalia}} Estimates of total damage across the Southeastern United States vary widely from various insurance companies and catastrophe modelers. Early calculations showed possibilities of damage exceeding $9 billion and potentially reaching $20 billion,{{cite news|publisher=Reuters|date=August 31, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=Insurers brace for Idalia claims, UBS estimates $9.36 billion cost in Florida|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/hurricane-idalia-could-cost-insurers-936-bln-ubs-2023-08-30/}}{{cite news|first=Alain|last=Sherter|publisher=CBS News|date=August 31, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=Hurricane Idalia's financial toll could reach $20 billion|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-idalia-florida-financial-toll-could-reach-20-billion/}} though these tempered as time passed. On September 4, Moody's Analytics reported private insured losses at $3–5 billion with a "best estimate" of $3.5 billion. They indicated losses attached to the National Flood Insurance Program would reach $500 million. Verisk Analytics placed the same metric at $2.5–4 billion. Karen Clark & Co. estimated losses at $2.2 billion on September 1.{{cite news|publisher=Claims Journal|date=September 5, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=RMS, Verisk Weigh in With Insured-Loss Estimates in Low Billions From Idalia|url=https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/southeast/2023/09/05/319179.htm}} Of this, $2 billion was from wind-related damage and $210 million from storm surge.{{cite news|publisher=Insurance Journal|date=September 1, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=About $2.2B Insured Losses From Hurricane Idalia, Says KCC|url=https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2023/09/01/738708.htm}} Regularly improving building codes across Florida are attributed with lesser damage as structures are more able to withstand the effects of hurricanes. Homes built on stilts and with properly secured roofs suffered minimal damage while older structures were severely affected.{{cite news|first1=Minyvonne|last1=Burke|first2=Erik|last2=Ortiz|publisher=NBC News|date=September 1, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=Why Hurricane Idalia's destruction skipped some homes along Florida's coast|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hurricane-idalias-destruction-skipped-homes-floridas-coast-rcna102887}}

At least twelve people were killed in incidents related to the hurricane: four in Florida, three in New Jersey and North Carolina, and one each in Delaware and Georgia.

==Florida==

As Idalia was nearing landfall on the morning of August 30, an extreme wind warning was issued for portions of the Gulf Coast of Florida, including Steinhatchee and Perry.{{Cite web |title=An extreme wind warning is in effect for Steinhatchee FL, Horseshoe Beach FL, Dekle Beach FL until 9:15 AM EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW!. |url=https://twitter.com/NWSTallahassee/status/1696827559697400106 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=X |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=An extreme wind warning is in effect for Perry FL, Cross City FL, Mayo FL until 10:15 AM EDT for extremely dangerous hurricane winds. Treat these imminent extreme winds as if a tornado was approaching and move immediately to an interior room or shelter NOW!. |url=https://twitter.com/NWSTallahassee/status/1696845550573039910 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=X|language=en}}

Idalia made landfall in Keaton Beach, with sustained winds of {{cvt|115|mph|km/h|round=5}}, causing severe damage in the area.{{Cite web |title=First Look At Idalia's Florida Landfall From Above - Videos from The Weather Channel |url=https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/video/first-look-at-idalias-florida-landfall-from-above |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=The Weather Channel |language=en-US}} Water levels near Cedar Key reached {{Cvt|6.8|ft|m}}, and the storm surge water level was at {{Convert|8.9|ft|m}}. Tampa Bay and Clearwater experienced over {{Cvt|3|ft|m}} of storm surge.{{Cite web |last=Speck |first=Emilee |date=2023-08-30 |title=Watch: Video shows Hurricane Idalia's dangerous storm surge overwhelming Clearwater, Florida |url=https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/clearwater-florida-hurricane-idalia-storm-surge-flooding-video |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=FOX Weather |language=en-US}} US 41 bridges in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda were closed due to flooding. Waves crashed over the northbound side of the Howard Frankland Bridge, partially flooding the bridge.{{Cite web |title=Video shows waves whipped up by Hurricane Idalia crashing over I-275 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/video/waves-whipped-up-by-hurricane-idalia-crash-over-i-275-191881797780 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=NBC News |language=en}} Across Pasco County, an estimated 2,000 homes were damaged as up to {{convert|5|ft|m|abbr=on}} of water inundated structures. Roughly 150 people required rescue during the storm.{{cite news|first=Evan|last=Axelbank|publisher=WTVT|date=August 31, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=Idalia aftermath: Pasco County residents clean up after major hurricane|url=https://www.fox13news.com/news/pasco-county-hurricane-idalia-aftermath-residents-florida-hudson-gulf-coast}} Two men were killed in traffic accidents while driving in hazardous conditions in Pasco and Alachua counties respectively.{{Cite news |last=Turbeville |first=Ryan Wyatt |date=2023-08-30 |title=Gainesville man driving during Idalia dies in crash |work=WCJB-TV |url=https://www.wcjb.com/2023/08/30/gainesville-man-driving-during-idalia-dies-crash/ |access-date=2023-08-31}}{{Cite news |date=2023-09-11 |title=Man who crashed car hours before Hurricane Idalia's landfall is fourth Florida death |work=Associated Press |url=https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-idalia-death-toll-florida-5c21ca8499d56973dca9b8db9111a8da |access-date=2023-09-12}} In Hernando Beach, storm surge prevented firefighters from reaching an unoccupied house which caught fire, forcing neighbors to try to contain the fire with garden hoses to prevent the fire from spreading.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-30 |title=Hurricane Idalia storm surge prevents firefighters from reaching burning home in Hernando Beach: HCFR |work=FOX 35 Orlando |url=https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/hernando-beach-fire-house-residence-sheriffs-office-hurricane-idalia |access-date=2023-09-01}}

At least 75 people were rescued from flooded areas near St. Petersburg.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-30 |title=Hurricane Idalia makes landfall in Florida as a major Category 3 storm: Live updates |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/weather/live-blog/hurricane-idalia-live-updates-rcna102478 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=NBC News |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Idalia's floodwaters challenge crews battling St. Petersburg house fire |url=https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2023/08/30/idalia-flood-water-st-petersburg-house-fire-boat-rescue/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Tampa Bay Times |language=en}} The Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee was struck by a falling oak tree, but no injuries or serious damage was reported.{{Cite news |last=O'Kane |first=Caitlin |date=2023-08-30 |title=A 100-year-old oak tree falls on the Florida governor's mansion, Casey DeSantis says |work=CBS News |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-idalia-florida-governors-mansion-oak-tree-falls-casey-desantis-twitter/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab8a&linkId=232446125 |access-date=2023-08-30}} A gas transmission line in Tallahassee gave out, forcing residents within a quarter-mile of it to evacuate.{{Cite news |last=William |first=Jeff Burlew |last2=Hatfield |first2=L. |last3=Goñi-Lessan |first3=Ana |last4=Barerra |first4=Elena |date=2023-08-30 |title=Hurricane Idalia's impact on Florida: Thousands without power, storm surge, severe damage |work=The Palm Beach Post |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/weather/hurricane/2023/08/30/hurricane-idalia-aftermath-in-florida-track-death-toll/70717903007/ |access-date=2023-09-01}} Waves partially destroyed the balusters of Memorial Park in Jacksonville, which had been repaired following damage caused by Hurricane Irma just under six years earlier.{{Cite news |last=Luter |first=Carianne |date=2023-08-30 |title=Memorial Park damaged by storm surge, flooding from Hurricane Idalia |work=WJXT |url=https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/08/30/memorial-park-damaged-by-flooding-from-hurricane-idalia/ |access-date=2023-08-31}} Off of Merritt Island, a man went missing while windsurfing in the Banana River and his body was found on September 2. Because he drowned while the area was under a tropical storm warning, it has been classified as a hurricane-related death.{{Cite news |last=Gallop |first=J.D. |date=2023-09-07 |title=Brevard windsurfer one of two killed as Hurricane Idalia swept state |work=Florida Today |url=https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2023/09/07/brevard-windsurfer-one-of-two-people-killed-during-idalias-passage/70781901007/ |access-date=2023-09-08}}

At least 278,000 customers lost power and more than 200 flights were cancelled across several airlines in Florida.{{Cite web |title=Florida Power Outages |url=https://poweroutage.us/area/state/florida |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=poweroutage.us |language=en |archive-date=August 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830053200/https://poweroutage.us/area/state/florida |url-status=live }}

On September 5, a man in Dixie County was killed while clearing debris with a tractor when he was struck by a falling tree.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-07 |title=Man struck by tree while cleaning hurricane debris is third Florida death from Hurricane Idalia |work=Associated Press |url=https://apnews.com/article/hurricane-idalia-death-florida-07cc2d490be8e84bc396273be7252fa4 |access-date=2023-09-08}}

== Georgia ==

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A flash flood emergency was issued for the Valdosta area.{{Cite web |title=Flash Flood Emergency continues for Valdosta GA, Remerton GA, and Dasher GA until 12:45 PM EDT |url=https://twitter.com/NWSFlashFlood/status/1696901042901074299 |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=X |language=en}} Downed power lines closed a portion of I-75 south of Valdosta. One man was killed in Valdosta after a tree fell as the man helped two sheriff's deputies clear debris from a road.{{cite web |last1=Bynum |first1=Ross |title=Man clearing road is killed by a falling tree in Georgia |url=https://apnews.com/hurricane-idalia-live-updates#0000018a-48c5-d0a7-a9ea-79df9f2a0000 |website=AP News |access-date=August 30, 2023 |date=August 30, 2023}} Rainfall in the Valdosta area reached {{convert|5.5|in|mm|abbr=on}}.[https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/hurricane-idalia-rain-water-rescues-damages-valdosta-georgia Hurricane Idalia uproots trees, prompts flooding emergency in Valdosta, Georgia as deadly storm races east], Fox Weather, August 30, 2023 In addition, I-75 in the Valdosta area was shut down.[https://www.macon.com/news/weather-news/article278787004.html Hurricane Idalia tears through Georgia, blocking I-75 and downing trees and power lines], Macon.com, August 31, 2023 American Airlines suspended operations at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, and Hoboken Elementary School in Hoboken had portions of its roof ripped off.{{Cite news |last=Parker |first=Marilyn |date=2023-08-30 |title=Strong winds from Hurricane Idalia rip roof off Southeast Georgia elementary school, down multiple trees |work=WJXT |url=https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2023/08/30/strong-winds-from-hurricane-idalia-rip-roof-off-georgia-elementary-school-down-trees/ |access-date=2023-08-30}} A weak EF0 tornado passed west of Brunswick, damaging a traffic light and downing numerous trees. An EF1 tornado then struck the town minutes later, throwing a tree branch through the windshield of a pickup truck, blowing the top off of a storage shed, knocking down a small billboard, and snapping or uprooting numerous trees. Another short-lived EF1 tornado to the east of Brunswick in St. Simons also snapped and uprooted trees. An additional short-lived EF0 tornado occurred northwest of Fleming as well.{{cite web |title=Damage Assessment Toolkit |url=https://apps.dat.noaa.gov/StormDamage/DamageViewer/ |publisher=National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date=4 January 2023 |archive-date=23 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423095631/https://apps.dat.noaa.gov/stormdamage/damageviewer/ |url-status=live }} Over 190,000 customers in Georgia lost power.{{cite news |title=Alabama Power assisting in Georgia as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall |url=https://www.alabamanewscenter.com/2023/08/30/alabama-power-assisting-in-georgia-as-hurricane-idalia-makes-landfall/ |access-date=August 30, 2023 |publisher=Alabama News Center |date=August 30, 2023}} In Bulloch County, four county roads were severely damaged by more than {{convert|8|in|mm|abbr=on}} of rain causing flooding throughout the county. Bulloch's Public Works and Transportation Director, Dink Butler, who is responsible for overseeing county roads, estimated the cost of damages to be at $360,080.{{Cite news |last=Hackle |first=Al |date=2023-09-08 |title=Idalia flooding aftermath: Four Bulloch County roads still closed; others' temp repairs to be reworked |work=Statesboro Herald |url=https://www.statesboroherald.com/local/idalia-flooding-aftermath-four-bulloch-county-roads-still-closed-others-temp-repairs-to-be-reworked/ |access-date=2023-09-10}}

== South Carolina ==

A very brief EF0 tornado in Goose Creek flipped a car on US 52, injuring two people.{{Cite news |last=Lute |first=Marissa |date=2023-08-30 |title=Officials confirm 'brief' tornado in Goose Creek |work=WCSC-TV |url=https://www.live5news.com/2023/08/30/officials-confirm-brief-tornado-goose-creek/ |access-date=2023-08-30}} Four other tornadoes struck the state as well. An EF1 tornado struck a wooded area northeast of Turbeville, while an EF0 tornado moved southeast through Mount Pleasant, causing minor damage and crossed over Wando High School.{{Cite news |last=Knight |first=Josh |date=2023-09-01 |title=EF-1 Tornado Confirmed from Idalia in Clarendon County, SC |work=WACH |url=https://wach.com/weather/skywach-weather-blog/ef-1-tornado-confirmed-from-idalia-in-clarendon-county-sc |access-date=2023-09-01}}{{Cite news |last=Kayanja |first=Ian |date=2023-08-31 |title=NWS: Second Lowcountry tornado confirmed in North Mt. Pleasant |work=WCIV |url=https://abcnews4.com/news/local/nws-second-lowcountry-tornado-confirmed-in-north-mt-pleasant-hurricane-idalia-news-charleston-tornado-national-weather-service |access-date=2023-09-01}} The Francis Marion National Forest was struck by an EF1 tornado which left trees uprooted and snapped.{{Cite news |last=Sockol |first=Matthew |date=2023-09-04 |title=NWS: Third Lowcountry tornado from Idalia damaged trees at Francis Marion National Forest |work=WCIV |url=https://abcnews4.com/news/local/nws-third-lowcountry-tornado-from-idalia-damaged-trees-at-francis-marion-national-forest-national-weather-service-charleston-berkeley-county-huger-hurricane-tropical-storm-wciv |access-date=2023-09-05}} In North Myrtle Beach, a waterspout came ashore as an EF0 tornado and caused damage to a neighborhood.{{Cite news |last=Rome |first=Ashley |date=2023-08-30 |title=At least 1 tornado confirmed in Cherry Grove, fire chief says |work=WPDE-TV |url=https://wpde.com/news/local/structural-damage-reported-in-cherry-grove-following-tornado-tropical-storm-idalia-north-myrtle-beach-rain-wind-storm |access-date=2023-09-01}} Storm surge breached The Battery, a historical defensive seawall and promenade in Charleston, causing flooding in the downtown. Further south down the coast in Edisto Beach, a dune was also breached by storm surge, causing flooding within the town.{{Cite news |last=Gabriel |first=Angeli |date=2023-08-30 |title=Charleston slammed with storm surge as Idalia continues pounding the Southeast |work=Fox Weather |url=https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/idalia-charleston-storm-surge-flood-south-carolina |access-date=2023-08-30}}

Beginning on September 3, heavy rains from Idalia in the Midlands began flooding low-lying areas along the Edisto and Combahee rivers in Colleton and Dorchester counties, with water levels peaking at {{Convert|14.5|ft|m}} at a river gauge at Givhans Ferry State Park.{{Cite news |last=Ashbaugh |first=Caitlin |date=2023-09-04 |title=14-foot water level recorded on Edisto River, homeowners to shelter in place |work=WCSC-TV |url=https://www.live5news.com/2023/09/04/14-foot-water-level-recorded-edisto-river-homeowners-shelter-place/ |access-date=2023-09-04}} The flooding caused one person to be rescued from a home in Givhans.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-03 |title=03/September/2023 - Flooding |url=https://colletonfire.com/20230903a.htm |access-date=2023-09-04 |website=Colleton County Fire-Rescue}}{{Cite news |last=Miller |first=Lindsay |date=2023-09-05 |title=Colleton and Dorchester Counties continue to battle Idalia flooding |work=WCBD-TV |url=https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/colleton-and-dorchester-counties-continue-to-battle-idalia-flooding/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906011116/https://www.counton2.com/news/local-news/dorchester-county-news/colleton-and-dorchester-counties-continue-to-battle-idalia-flooding/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=September 6, 2023 |access-date=2023-09-05 }}

== North Carolina ==

Three tornadoes struck the state. An EF0 tornado damaged a veterinary hospital and two other buildings in St. James. An EF1 tornado struck a wooded area in Old Town, while in Myrtle Grove, a waterspout moved ashore and became an EF1 tornado, damaging two buildings and causing a tree to fall on an SUV, injuring the driver.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-31 |title=Third tornado confirmed in Southeastern N.C. on Wednesday night |work=WECT |url=https://www.wect.com/2023/08/31/tornado-confirmed-myrtle-grove-area-wednesday-night/ |access-date=2023-09-01}} One person drowned due to rip currents along the coast of Avon on September 4.{{cite news |date=September 5, 2023 |title=Woman dies in apparent drowning at Outer Banks beach |publisher=WVEC |url=https://www.13newsnow.com/article/news/local/north-carolina/outer-banks/woman-dies-apparent-drowning-cape-hatteras-national-seashore/291-ec401398-95cb-4663-bc94-80bbbeefbb9d |accessdate=September 5, 2023}}

==Elsewhere==

Rip currents produced by the remnants of Idalia across the Eastern United States resulted in numerous rescues. Beaches were packed with people enjoying the Labor Day Weekend. One person drowned off Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, on September 3.{{cite news|first1=Shannon Marvel|last1=McNaught|first2=Eric|last2=Lagatta|newspaper=USAToday|date=September 5, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=Body of Maryland man washes ashore Delaware beach where Coast Guard warned of rip currents|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/09/04/body-of-swimmer-washes-ashore-near-delaware-beach-following-search/70760414007/}} At least a dozen people required rescue along the New Jersey coast. Three people died in the state on September 4: one in Beach Haven, one in Belmar, and the third in Seaside Heights.{{cite news|first=John Paul|last=Titlow|publisher=Philly Voice|date=September 5, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=3 people drowned at Jersey Shore as rip currents created dangerous conditions over Labor Day weekend|url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/ocean-rip-currents-jersey-shore/}}{{cite news|first=Jenna|last=Calderón|newspaper=Asbury Park Press|date=September 5, 2023|accessdate=September 5, 2023|title=One reported dead, another missing as rip currents spur rescues up and down Jersey Shore|url=https://www.app.com/story/news/local/2023/09/04/jersey-shore-drownings-one-dead-many-rescued-from-rip-currents/70760729007/}}

Idalia was also associated with an unusual movement of American Flamingos, with a large number of flamingos seen in Florida, and flamingos seen as far north as Ohio and Pennsylvania.{{cite web |last1=Jones |first1=Dustin |title=Not in the Yucatan anymore: Hurricane Idalia flung flamingos across the eastern U.S. |url=https://www.npr.org/2023/09/07/1197943623/hurricane-idalia-flamingos-ohio-florida-texas-carolina?fbclid=IwAR2eDOFg73Q8gpYgZXiZfK9rmFTPxYMn_4GoDIjnahcGGGt-VzKSzwpJY-4 |website=NPR |access-date=9 September 2023}}

= Bermuda =

On September 2, the Department of Marine and Ports Services announced that ferries were suspended until weather conditions improved, BELCO announced that Idalia had caused over 6,000 power outages, and the Department of Public Transportation announced the temporary suspension of bus services.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-02 |title=Idalia: Power Outages, Ferries Suspended |work=Bernews |url=https://bernews.com/2023/09/idalia-power-outages-ferries-suspended/ |access-date=2023-09-02}} Idalia also caused all flights to and from L.F. Wade International Airport and North America to be cancelled or delayed on September 2, with some flights also being affected the following day.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-02 |title=Flights Cancelled/Delayed Due To Idalia |work=Bernews |url=https://bernews.com/2023/09/travel-disruptions-announced-due-to-idalia/ |access-date=2023-09-03}}

Aftermath

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= United States =

On August 31, 2023, President Joe Biden said that he had spoken to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other governors about Idalia and that he had approved of their requests for disaster and emergency declarations.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-31 |title=President Biden Remarks at FEMA Headquarters |work=C-SPAN |url=https://www.c-span.org/video/?530188-1/president-biden-remarks-fema-headquarters |access-date=2023-09-02}}

== Florida ==

On August 30, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Perry and gave a press conference update on the state's response to the storm, where he spoke alongside several state and local officials.{{Cite tweet|number=1696963062081925248|user=GovRonDeSantis|title=Governor Ron DeSantis Gives Hurricane Response Update From Perry Florida|author=|date=2023-08-30|access-date=2023-08-30}} President Biden announced that he had directed FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell to fly to Florida and meet with DeSantis and that up to 1,500 federal personnel as well as 900 members of the Coast Guard were being sent to respond to the hurricane's impacts.{{Cite news |date=2023-08-30 |title=President Biden speaks after Hurricane Idalia moves through Florida |work=WESH |url=https://www.wesh.com/article/biden-idalia-florida/44951697 |access-date=2023-08-30}}{{Cite news |last=Concepcion |first=Summer |last2=Rebecca |first2=Shabad |date=2023-08-30 |title=Biden vows federal aid in response to 'still very dangerous' Hurricane Idalia |work=NBC News |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/joe-biden/biden-deliver-remarks-response-hurricane-idalia-recovery-efforts-mauis-rcna102509 |access-date=2023-08-30}}

On September 2, President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, landed at Gainesville Regional Airport before embarking on an aerial tour of affected areas within the state. Biden then visited Suwannee Pineview Elementary School in Live Oak where he was briefed on the damage caused by the storm. Biden met with residents of Live Oak as well as Live Oak Mayor Frank Davis and Senator Rick Scott among other officials.{{Cite news |last=Weissert |first=Will |date=2023-09-02 |title=Biden tells Idalia's Florida victims 'your nation has your back.' DeSantis rejects meeting with him |work=Associated Press |url=https://apnews.com/article/biden-florida-trip-hurricane-idalia-desantis-3ff2f44e6a314dfaf1e329fa10ac1b5a |access-date=2023-09-02}}

FEMA opened up six temporary Disaster and Recovery Centers across Dixie, Levy, Hamilton, Suwannee, Madison, and Lafayette counties.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-08 |title=Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Levy, Suwannee Counties |url=https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20230908/disaster-recovery-centers-open-levy-suwannee-counties |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Federal Emergency Management Agency}} Fourteen counties; Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Suwannee, and Taylor, were made eligible for Individual, Critical Needs, Clean and Sanitize, and Disaster Unemployment Assistance.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-05 |title=State offers help to Floridians impacted by Hurricane Idalia |work=WUFT-FM |url=https://www.wuft.org/news/2023/09/05/state-offers-help-to-floridians-impacted-by-hurricane-idalia/ |access-date=2023-09-10}}

The Small Business Administration made available Business Physical Disaster, Economic Injury Disaster, and Home Disaster loans available to Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Pasco, Pinellas, Suwannee, and Taylor counties. Meanwhile, Alachua, Baker, Hillsborough, Leon, Marion, Polk, Sumter, Union, and Wakulla counties were only eligible for Economic Injury Disaster loans.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-05 |title=U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS FLORIDA Declaration 18118 & 18119 (Disaster: FL-00192) Incident: HURRICANE IDALIA |url=https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/06882000000dKEnAAM |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Small Business Administration |archive-date=September 25, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230925145236/https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/06882000000dKEnAAM |url-status=dead }}

The hurricane began an apparent American Flamingo population boom within the state, as wildlife experts believe many of the birds that were brought from the Caribbean and Yucatán Peninsula into the United States by Idalia's winds did not leave the state like they did in other parts of the country and instead settled down. While flamingos are native to South Florida, they have not existed in significant numbers since the 19th century, when hunting drove them out of the state, but according to Audubon who conducted a census on the flamingo population in February, finding 101 birds, they have a chance to reassert themselves in Florida.{{Cite news |last=Trujillo |first=Briana |date=2024-06-21 |title=This kinky bird could be making a comeback in South Florida |url=https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/flamingos-the-kinky-bird-making-a-comeback-in-south-florida/3338033/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |work=WTVJ}}{{Cite web |date=2024-05-06 |title=More than 100 American Flamingos Counted in Florida During February Census |url=https://fl.audubon.org/news/more-100-american-flamingos-counted-florida-during-february-census |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Audubon}}{{cite news |last=Benavides |first=Christian |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/more-wild-flamingos-being-spotted-in-florida-prompting-first-ever-flamingo-census/ |title=Seeing pink, more wild flamingos being spotted in Florida |work=CBS News |date=June 21, 2024 |access-date=June 25, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625145224/https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/more-wild-flamingos-being-spotted-in-florida-prompting-first-ever-flamingo-census/ |archive-date=June 25, 2024}}

== Georgia ==

On September 1, Governor Brian Kemp toured Valdosta with Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and other state officials to survey damage from Idalia. While in Valdosta, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Director Chris Stallings announced that the state had requested federal assistance from FEMA for the clean-up efforts within the state.{{Cite news |last=Regan |first=Tom |date=2023-09-01 |title=Gov. Brian Kemp tours parts of Georgia ravaged by Hurricane Idalia |work=WSB-TV |url=https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gov-brian-kemp-tours-parts-georgia-ravaged-by-hurricane-idalia/HWWDTVHMWJGRHMARYIDQ7AFL7Q/ |access-date=2023-09-02}}

The SBA declared Cook, Glynn, and Lowndes counties eligible for Physical and Economic Injury Disaster Loans due being approved federal disaster relief funds from FEMA due to President Biden approving a major disaster declaration for the counties, which also made those counties eligible for Individual and Public Assistance from FEMA.{{Cite web |title=Designated Areas: Disaster 4738 |url=https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4738/designated-areas |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Federal Emergency Management Agency}}{{Cite news |date=2023-09-08 |title=Lowndes Co. receives approval for federal disaster relief in wake of Idalia |work=WALB |url=https://www.walb.com/2023/09/08/lowndes-co-receives-approval-federal-disaster-recovery-wake-idalia/ |access-date=2023-09-10}} Meanwhile, Berrien, Brooks, Camden, Colquitt, Echols, Lanier, McIntosh, Tift, and Wayne counties were made eligible to apply only for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-07 |title=U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS GEORGIA Declaration 18143 & 18144 (Disaster: GA-00158) Incident: HURRICANE IDALIA |url=https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/06882000000du9PAAQ |access-date=2023-09-10 |website=Small Business Administration |archive-date=September 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230930193022/https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/sfc/servlet.shepherd/version/download/06882000000du9PAAQ |url-status=dead }} The United States Department of Agriculture has also approved of financial aid to farmers in Berrien County with crop damage.{{Cite news |date=2023-09-09 |title=USDA offering aid to Berrien Co. farmers suffering crop damage, losses after Hurricane Idalia |work=WALB |url=https://www.walb.com/2023/09/09/usda-offering-aid-berrien-co-farmers-suffering-crop-damage-losses-after-hurricane-idalia/ |access-date=2023-09-10}}