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Video shows a boathouse washed away by fast-moving flood waters in Steinhatchee, Florida in the wake of Hurricane Idalia. The storm made landfall near Keaton Beach along Florida's Gulf Coast around 7:45AM on Wednesday as a Category 3 Hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 125 miles per hour. FOX's Grady Trimble joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow from Steinhatchee with a look at conditions.

Storm surge from Tropical Storm Idalia has begun to flood parts of Charleston, South Carolina. Powerful onshore winds of about 40 mph are pushing water from the Atlantic onto the city streets of the historic city. LiveNOW's Lexie Petrovic spoke with FOX Weather's Katie Byrne as conditions worsened in the Lowcountry. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a category 3 hurricane with 120 mph wind and deadly storm surges. Some areas were urged to evacuate or at least head to high ground but some people stayed behind. Listen to this interview with FOX 35 Orlando on LiveNow's Hurricane Idalia coverage.

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Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen as it approaches landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast. Now, a category two hurricane, Idalia is expected to pick up more speed as it is fueled by warm waters. While officials are preparing for heavy storm surge, some surfers in the area took the opportunity to ride the biggest surf they’ve seen in several years. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke with FOX 13 Tampa reporter Justin Matthews about the current conditions at Clearwater Beach.

Hurricane Idalia is now a "major" category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 120 mph with higher gusts. Idalia is forecast to become a category 4 hurricane before it reaches Florida's Big Bend coast.

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall Wednesday morning along the Gulf Coast of Florida as a Category 3 storm, which is classified as a Major Hurricane. FOX Weather's Brandy Campbell joined LiveNOW from FOX's Mike Pache with a live update from Tallahassee, Florida.

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida in less than 24 hours. Governor Ron DeSantis provided the latest update for the state. He says that the Idalia will "be a major hurricane" as speeds continue to intensify quickly. The NWS says Idalia is projected to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with storm surge being a major concern.

Treasure Island is among the barrier islands along the Gulf Coast of Florida that are under a mandatory evacuation ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Idalia, expected to strengthen into a Category 3 major hurricane prior to landfall on Wednesday morning. Treasure Island Mayor Tyler Payne joined LiveNOW from FOX's Josh Breslow to discuss the preparations on Tuesday, as Payne said the waters were almost coming over the sea walls hours before the storm's arrival.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell joins LiveNOW from FOX to break down what's ahead with Tropical Storm Idalia, which is expected to his Florida as a huricane.

Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie said storm surge was the number one cause of death during Hurricane Ian. Tampa International Airport is set to close at 12:01 AM on Tuesday due to Idalia's impending landfall as additional flight disruptions are expected in and out of Florida. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor issued an executive order on Monday declaring a state of emergency as a result of Tropical Storm Idalia, and the city of Jacksonville also declared a state of emergency that went into effect Monday morning.

As Florida prepares for Hurricane Idalia's landfall, Governor Ron DeSantis is warning about major storm surge. DeSantis says rescue crews are in place to help those in need of nighttime rescues.