Good morning.
At 5 am Hurricane Idalia was located about 70 miles SSW of Steinhatchee Florida. Pressures have continued to steadily fall overnight and winds are now 125 mph. It should be making landfall in around 4 hours and will likely be a 130-140 mph Cat 4 at landfall. It looks like it is going to miss Tallahassee, Orlando and Tampa. If you look at the water vapor loop below you can see that it's NE move has begun and it is heading towards Perry and Steinhatchee. It is moving now at 17 mph, pressure in 941 mbs. Storm surge in this area will be significant. The eye appears to be very small at this time and I would estimate it to be around 10-15 miles wide.
Hopefully all in its path have left or are secure.
Best wishes to all.
Matt.
At 5 am Hurricane Idalia was located about 70 miles SSW of Steinhatchee Florida. Pressures have continued to steadily fall overnight and winds are now 125 mph. It should be making landfall in around 4 hours and will likely be a 130-140 mph Cat 4 at landfall. It looks like it is going to miss Tallahassee, Orlando and Tampa. If you look at the water vapor loop below you can see that it's NE move has begun and it is heading towards Perry and Steinhatchee. It is moving now at 17 mph, pressure in 941 mbs. Storm surge in this area will be significant. The eye appears to be very small at this time and I would estimate it to be around 10-15 miles wide.
Hopefully all in its path have left or are secure.
Best wishes to all.
Matt.