Hurricanes (climate)
Two houses have been destroyed by hearth throughout Hurricane Idalia in Hudson, Fla. on Aug. 30, 2023,
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![Marion County Deputy Jason Lionnell, left and Deputy Justin Ling, right, grabs Deputy Coleman's personal effects from the wrecked vehicle as Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a single vehicle accident that involved Marion County Sheriff Deputy Jonathan Coleman, Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023 in Ocala, Fla. The deputy was transported from the scene with a possible broken ankle and some cuts an abrasions according to Marion County Chief Deputy Robert Douglas. The accident occurred as Hurricane Idalia passed through Marion County.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70718981007-usatsi-21305316.jpeg?width=660&height=376&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Marion County Deputy Jason Lionnell, left and Deputy Justin Ling, proper, grabs Deputy Coleman’s private results from the wrecked automobile as Marion County Fireplace Rescue responded to a single automobile accident that concerned Marion County Sheriff Deputy Jonathan Coleman, Wednesday morning, Aug. 30, 2023 in Ocala, Fla. The deputy was transported from the scene with a potential damaged ankle and a few cuts an abrasions based on Marion County Chief Deputy Robert Douglas. The accident occurred as Hurricane Idalia handed by way of Marion County.
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Ken and Tina Kruse stand subsequent to their condo after the world flooded from Hurricane Idalia in Tarpon Springs, Florida on August 30, 2023.
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Pasco County Sherriff’s officer drives by way of a flooded road after Hurricane Idalia in Hudson, Fla. on Aug. 30, 2023,
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A crew from Miller’s Tree Service dimension up the harm brought on by a pine tree that was uprooted by Hurricane Idalia in Tallahassee on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Chris Bodue paddles by way of his flooded neighborhood from Hurricane Idalia in Tarpon Springs, Florida on August 30, 2023.
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![Daniel Dickert wades through water in front of his home where the Steinhatchee River overflowed on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Steinhatchee, Fla., after the arrival of Hurricane Idalia.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70720334007-ap-tropical-weather.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Daniel Dickert wades by way of water in entrance of his house the place the Steinhatchee River overflowed on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Steinhatchee, Fla., after the arrival of Hurricane Idalia.
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![Alfred Lester walks through the standing water near the seawall in Memorial Park as residents of NE Florida were feeling the effects of Hurricane Idalia Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023. A large number of the balustrades along the seawall in the park have been damaged by the storm fueled waves. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/NFTU/70720004007-jki-083023-hurricane-idalia-5.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Alfred Lester walks by way of the standing water close to the seawall in Memorial Park as residents of NE Florida have been feeling the results of Hurricane Idalia Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023. Numerous the balustrades alongside the seawall within the park have been broken by the storm fueled waves. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]
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A flooded Most important Avenue in Bokeelia is seen Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, after rains from Hurricane Idalia saturated the world.
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Floodwaters from Hurricane Idalia in Tarpon Springs, Fla. on Aug. 30, 2023.
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![People wade in the floodwaters from Hurricane Idalia Wednesday morning at the Dolphin Fountain on the Sarasota Bayfront.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/NSHT/70718234007-bender-1.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Individuals wade within the floodwaters from Hurricane Idalia Wednesday morning on the Dolphin Fountain on the Sarasota Bayfront.
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![Flood waters pushed by Hurricane Idalia pour over the sea wall along Old Tampa Bay as paddle boarder Zeke Pierce, of Tampa, rides Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70718547007-ap-aptopix-tropical-weather.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Flood waters pushed by Hurricane Idalia pour over the ocean wall alongside Outdated Tampa Bay as paddle boarder Zeke Pierce, of Tampa, rides Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
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![A flooded street is seen near the Steinhatchee marina in Steinhatchee, Fla. on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70718545007-afp-afp-33-u-27-dp.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A flooded road is seen close to the Steinhatchee marina in Steinhatchee, Fla. on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
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A person paddles his kayak by way of his flooded neighborhood after Hurricane Idalia in Tarpon Springs, Florida on August 30, 2023.
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![A City of Tallahassee electrical worker assesses damage to power lines after a tree fell on Old St. Augustine, a canopy road, in Tallahassee, Fla., as Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70718548007-ap-tropical-weather-1.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A Metropolis of Tallahassee electrical employee assesses harm to energy traces after a tree fell on Outdated St. Augustine, a cover highway, in Tallahassee, Fla., as Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A lone beachgoer sits close to the surf the morning after Hurricane Idalia at Naples Pier in Naples on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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![In this aerial view, a vehicle attempts to travel on a flooded road in Tampa on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70717622007-afp-afp-33-tz-9-xa.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
On this aerial view, a automobile makes an attempt to journey on a flooded highway in Tampa on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
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![People work to free a vehicle stuck on the shoulder amid storm debris as Hurricane Idalia crosses the state on Aug. 30, 2023 near Mayo, Fla.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70717625007-gty-1634057836.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Individuals work to free a automobile caught on the shoulder amid storm particles as Hurricane Idalia crosses the state on Aug. 30, 2023 close to Mayo, Fla.
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![A woman surveys the flooding on Bayshore Blvd., along Old Tampa Bay after winds from Hurricane Idalia pushed water over the sea wall Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Tampa.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70717623007-ap-tropical-weather-1.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A girl surveys the flooding on Bayshore Blvd., alongside Outdated Tampa Bay after winds from Hurricane Idalia pushed water over the ocean wall Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Tampa.
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![Members of the Tampa Fire Rescue Dept., remove a street pole after large awnings from an apartment building blew off from winds associated with Hurricane Idalia Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70717624007-ap-tropical-weather-2.jpg?width=660&height=372&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Members of the Tampa Fireplace Rescue Dept., take away a road pole after giant awnings from an condo constructing blew off from winds related to Hurricane Idalia Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
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![Hurricane Idalia flooding at the Sarasota Bayfront on Aug. 30, 2023.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/NSHT/70716611007-microsoft-teamsimage-14.png?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Hurricane Idalia flooding on the Sarasota Bayfront on Aug. 30, 2023.
Steven Walker
![Makatla Ritchter (L) and her mother, Keiphra Line wade through flood waters after having to evacuate their home when the flood waters from Hurricane Idalia inundated it on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70716404007-gty-1648494324.jpg?width=660&height=454&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Makatla Ritchter (L) and her mom, Keiphra Line wade by way of flood waters after having to evacuate their house when the flood waters from Hurricane Idalia inundated it on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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![A police car drives through heavy rains in Archer, Fla, on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70716405007-afp-afp-33-ty-2-nz.jpg?width=660&height=452&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A police automotive drives by way of heavy rains in Archer, Fla, on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
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![A boardwalk at the Clearwater Harbor Marina in Clearwater, Fla., is flooded by the rising tide on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall. Idalia barreled into the northwest Florida coast as a powerful Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday morning, the US National Hurricane Center said.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70716339007-afp-afp-33-u-229-g.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A boardwalk on the Clearwater Harbor Marina in Clearwater, Fla., is flooded by the rising tide on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall. Idalia barreled into the northwest Florida coast as a strong Class 3 hurricane on Wednesday morning, the US Nationwide Hurricane Middle mentioned.
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Kurt Van De Wouw of the group providers division sweeps up particles from timber after Hurricane Idalia in Naples on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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A tree lays uprooted after Hurricane Idalia alongside eleventh Avenue South in Naples on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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![Waves pound the Flagler Pier on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Hurricane Idalia came ashore Wednesday morning in the Big Bend area of Florida. Effects from the storm in Flagler and Volusia counties were minimal.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2023/08/30/NDNJ/e2086a72-b9be-49ce-9b55-0683d628b94c-flagler_pier.jpg?width=660&height=552&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Waves pound the Flagler Pier on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. Hurricane Idalia got here ashore Wednesday morning within the Massive Bend space of Florida. Results from the storm in Flagler and Volusia counties have been minimal.
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![A homeless man loks for shelter in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70716338007-afp-afp-33-tu-24-b.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A homeless man loks for shelter in Tampa, Fla., on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
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![Cars sit in flood waters from Hurricane Idalia after it passed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70716406007-gty-1648496539.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Automobiles sit in flood waters from Hurricane Idalia after it handed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla.
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![This image obtained from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Hurricane Idalia making landfall in Florida on Aug. 30, 2023, at 12h06UTC. Idalia barreled into the northwest Florida coast as a powerful Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday morning, the US National Hurricane Center said. "Extremely dangerous Category 3 Hurricane #Idalia makes landfall in the Florida Big Bend," it posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, adding that Idalia was causing "catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds."](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70716198007-afp-33-tx-3-p-8.jpg?width=660&height=649&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
This picture obtained from the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reveals Hurricane Idalia making landfall in Florida on Aug. 30, 2023, at 12h06UTC. Idalia barreled into the northwest Florida coast as a strong Class 3 hurricane on Wednesday morning, the US Nationwide Hurricane Middle mentioned. “Extraordinarily harmful Class 3 Hurricane #Idalia makes landfall within the Florida Massive Bend,” it posted on X, previously often called Twitter, including that Idalia was inflicting “catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds.”
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![Clearwater police block access to a closed bridge on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70716340007-afp-afp-33-tu-244.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clearwater police block entry to a closed bridge on Aug. 30, 2023, after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
MIGUEL J. RODRIGUEZ CARRILLO, AFP Through Getty Photographs
![The roof of Troll Music, on East Venice Avenue, between the Intracoastal Waterway and U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice, was damaged by wind from Hurricane Idalia.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2023/08/30/NSHT/77b35c48-5744-432c-9824-d4fcc8d1b436-SAR_IDALIAIMPACT03.jpg?width=660&height=552&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The roof of Troll Music, on East Venice Avenue, between the Intracoastal Waterway and U.S. 41 Bypass in Venice, was broken by wind from Hurricane Idalia.
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![Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/NSHT/70716176007-microsoft-teamsimage-7.png?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood alongside the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.
Wade Tatangelo
![Reporters wade through flood waters as it inundates the downtown area after Hurricane Idalia passed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70715982007-idalia-003.jpg?width=660&height=448&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Reporters wade by way of flood waters because it inundates the downtown space after Hurricane Idalia handed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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![Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood along the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/NSHT/70716055007-microsoft-teamsimage.png?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Hurricane Idalia causes the Manatee River to flood alongside the Riverwalk in Bradenton on Aug. 30, 2023.
Wade Tatangelo
![In an aerial view, a fire is seen as flood waters inundate the downtown area after Hurricane Idalia passed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70715983007-idalia-001.jpg?width=660&height=413&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
In an aerial view, a hearth is seen as flood waters inundate the downtown space after Hurricane Idalia handed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in Tarpon Springs, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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![A beachgoer checks out the surf churned up by Idalia at the Granada Boulevard ramp in Ormond Beach on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2023/08/30/NDNJ/e41b622d-9cd2-4034-8e2f-38d68275f3e2-IMG_5602.jpg?width=660&height=480&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A beachgoer checks out the surf churned up by Idalia on the Granada Boulevard ramp in Ormond Seaside on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.
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Individuals north of the Westgate Cocoa Seaside Pier stroll the seaside, stopping to {photograph} the waves and colours within the jap sky .Whereas a lot of Florida feels the direct influence of Hurricane Idalia, Brevard escaped the storm with just a few excessive seas within the morning,
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![Vehicles sit in a flooded street caused by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70715984007-idalia-004.jpg?width=660&height=423&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Automobiles sit in a flooded road brought on by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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![Vehicles pass along Highway 19 after Hurricane Idalia passed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70715980007-idalia-005.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Automobiles cross alongside Freeway 19 after Hurricane Idalia handed offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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![Flood waters caused by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore surround a building on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70715985007-idalia-007.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Flood waters brought on by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore encompass a constructing on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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![Vehicles sit in a flooded street caused by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70715981007-idalia-006.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Automobiles sit in a flooded road brought on by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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![A vehicle drives through flood waters caused by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Big Bend area of Florida.](http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2023/08/30/USAT/70715986007-idalia-008.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A automobile drives by way of flood waters brought on by Hurricane Idalia passing offshore on Aug. 30, 2023 in St. Petersburg, Fla.. Hurricane Idalia is hitting the Massive Bend space of Florida.
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