The National Hurricane Center is predicting that Idalia will develop into a hurricane Monday and a major hurricane by Wednesday with winds in excess of 115 mph.
The National Hurricane Center said Southwest Florida will see rains, wind, and experience some beach erosion Tuesday and Wednesday.
Watches and Warnings
A Storm Surge Watch is in effect for:
- Chokoloskee to Indian Pass Florida, including Tampa Bay
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for:
- Yucatan Peninsula from Tulum to Rio Lagartos, including Cozumel
- Isle of Youth Cuba
- Dry Tortugas Florida
A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for:
- Lower Florida Keys west of the west end of the Seven Mile Bridge
- South of Englewood to Chokoloskee in Collier County
A Hurricane Watch is in effect for:
- Englewood to Indian Pass Florida, including Tampa Bay
Storm Classifications from NHC:
- Tropical Depression: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 38 mph or less.
- Tropical Storm: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 39 to 73 mph.
- Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.
- Major Hurricane: A tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 111 mph or higher, corresponding to a Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.
The WENG will continue to give updates on possible Gulf Coast development throughout its cycle. Stay tuned to 98.1, 107.5 fm and 1530 am for the latest local weather information.