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Latest Updates on Hurricane Idalia Impacting Travel
29.08.2023 - 22:37 / travelpulse.com / Royal Caribbean International / Ron Desantis / Donald Wood
Florida is preparing for the arrival of Idalia on Wednesday, which has strengthened into a hurricane and is expected to rapidly intensify into a Category 3 storm by the time it makes landfall.
According to Weather.com, Hurricane Idalia is forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge, high winds and heavy rain to the west coast of Florida and the Florida Panhandle on Tuesday night, with the most powerful portion of the storm expected on Wednesday.
Government officials in Florida have issued hurricane and tropical storm warnings, putting over 14 million people on notice. In addition, storm surge warnings were posted for hundreds of miles of Gulf Coast shoreline.
7 AM CDT Tuesday Update: Idalia strengthening as it moves northward over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge along portions of the Florida Gulf coast. Heavy rainfall has the potential to produce flash and urban flooding across… pic.twitter.com/ZlfnIKEe9j
“Buckle up for this one,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday.
After making expected landfall in Florida, the National Hurricane Center said Idalia’s path is projected to move toward the southern portion of Georgia and North and South Carolina on Wednesday night, bringing torrential rains (4-8 inches), heavy rain, flooding, high winds and life-threatening storm surge.
A satellite loop captured luminous bursts of lightning within #Idalia as it gains strength in the Gulf of Mexico. ⚡ pic.twitter.com/urLU9OIm1j
Regarding the storm’s impact on travel, Tampa International Airport closed before the hurricane’s arrival, while other facilities in the area, such as Southwest Florida International, Miami International and Orlando International, are monitoring the situation.
TPA TO CLOSE DUE TO IDALIA
We will close at 12:01 AM Tuesday
✈️ Check directly with your airline for the latest flight updates
⛈️ TPA is not a shelter
Stay tuned to our social media for the latest
MORE DETAILS ➡️ https://t.co/MXZKAusjzWpic.twitter.com/m6nGbNdul3
Airlines have also stepped in to issue travel advisories and waive change fees for passengers flying to or from impacted areas in Florida and the Carolinas, including American, Delta, JetBlue, Spirit, Southwest and United.
The cruise industry has a stronghold in Florida and is also being impacted by Idalia, with several major companies being forced to alter itineraries and avoid destinations in the path of the hurricane. Cruise lines making changes include Celebrity Cruises, Disney Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Virgin Voyages, according to Cruise Mapper.
As for rail travel, Amtrak is temporarily adjusting service on select routes as a safety precaution for customers and employees. Impacted trains include
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