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Hurricane Idalia

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Hurricane Idalia making landfall

Hurricane Idalia was a 2023 Atlantic tropical cyclone. The storm first affected Quintana Roo in the Mexican Yucatan Peninsula and western Cuba.

The storm threatened hitting northern Florida as a strong Category 3 hurricane, particularly at the Big Bend parts of the state.

States of emergency and tropical cyclone notices were posted from Florida to South Carolina.[1][2]

References

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  1. "State of emergency declared in 49 counties as Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida". WPBF. August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
  2. "Governor McMaster Declares State of Emergency for South Carolina". Governor of South Carolina. August 29, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023.