A new Air Force reconnaissance aircraft has entered Hurricane #Idalia, finding central pressure has fallen further to 972 mb, indicating strengthening is continuing. The strongest winds (in NE quadrant) probably have not been sampled by the plane yet.
The NW quadrant winds are… pic.twitter.com/tTGpNBNvR7
— Dr. Levi Cowan (@TropicalTidbits) August 29, 2023
It looks like this latest attempt to wrap convection around the eye may have been successful.
Recon will be in #Idalia in a little while to give us a better idea of the strength of the storm. pic.twitter.com/aJjoHJC2XI
— Steve Copertino (@TheSteveCop) August 29, 2023
Storms continue to gradually move north across the region this afternoon. Heavy rain extends from Milton and Pace northeastward to Crestview and Laurel Hill. This band of storms will move into Wing, Munson, and Allentown shortly.
These storms are not associated with Idalia. pic.twitter.com/9DPUoTnSNL
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 29, 2023
Scattered thunderstorms are increasing in coverage this afternoon. Be ready for scattered downpours over the next several hours! pic.twitter.com/N3V7WcKVvd
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 29, 2023
The National Hurricane Center issues storm surge guidance displaying the 'worst case scenario' surge (i.e., surge that has a 1-in-10 chance of happening)
While this clearly is not guaranteed, it is deeply concerning to see the potential inundation of Cedar Key… pic.twitter.com/vhykg8twBL
— Evan Fisher (@EFisherWX) August 29, 2023
Here's what a local meteorologist @rzweather says you need to know about #Hurricane #Idalia:https://t.co/LY518eTOsV#idalia #hurricanes #tropicalstorms #niceville #nwflwx #floridaweather
— Mid Bay News (@MidBayNews) August 29, 2023
At Noon CDT, Hurricane #Idalia continues to organize in the southeastern Gulf of Mexico. Maximum winds are up to 85 mph with MSLP down to 976 millibars.
Extremely dangerous situation setting up for the Big Bend region of Florida! pic.twitter.com/HwcoMllcxb
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 29, 2023
This was a bone-chilling stat and graphic to find and create on the mid shift. A major hurricane has NEVER made it into Apalachee Bay (Franklin to Dixie County).
An unprecedented event. Leave if you've been told. Rush to finish preparations. https://t.co/mUOzT2lB86
— Cameron Young (he/him) (@wx_cam) August 29, 2023
Hurricane #Idalia will likely be an unprecedented event for many locations in the Florida Big Bend. Looking back through recorded history, NO major hurricanes have ever moved through the Apalachee Bay. When you try to compare this storm to others, DON'T. No one has seen this. pic.twitter.com/m9X8dcarc5
— NWS Tallahassee (@NWSTallahassee) August 29, 2023
11AM advisory for Hurricane #Idalia has max. winds now at 85 mph.
Hurricane Warning continues from Indian Pass to Longboat Key, including Tampa Bay.
This will be an unprecedented storm surge and wind event for the Big Bend region. 12+ surge expected! pic.twitter.com/8piHf8Jjlh
— Spinks Megginson (@rzweather) August 29, 2023
