Reconnaissance aircraft now finding winds in the ballpark of 105-110 mph in the eastern eyewall of Hurricane #Idalia. The storm's core structure continues to mature on radar imagery as rapid strengthening continues. pic.twitter.com/O1bx6tO8IE
— Dr. Levi Cowan (@TropicalTidbits) August 30, 2023
The 10PM EDT position update for Hurricane #Idalia has the storm located 135 miles WSW of Tampa, FL.
Maximum winds have increased to 110 mph. Idalia is expected to become a major hurricane imminently.
MSLP down to 960 millibars and falling. pic.twitter.com/2Bd0Ua4SdC
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 30, 2023
1) Don't focus on the exact line for a future track – there *will* be slight variances up until landfall.
2) Please observe the "wobbles" #Idalia is experiencing by looking at the eye/center line. These wobbles are called Trochoidal motions. Very common in strong hurricanes. pic.twitter.com/TrxOkk7BPV
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 30, 2023
Small eye is forming within #Idalia… this will allow for a period of rapid intensification up to landfall. Not good for the Big Bend area of Florida. #FLwx pic.twitter.com/G22IPKf1LK
— Kyle Noël (@KyleNoelWx) August 30, 2023
A Tornado Watch has been issued for much of the Florida Peninsula valid until 6AM EDT as Hurricane #Idalia approaches. This includes Tampa, Ft. Myers, Lakeland, Ocala, Gainesville, Perry, Cedar Key, Crystal River, Clearwater, and Venice. pic.twitter.com/7Ug7khFHgg
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 30, 2023
