Hurricane Idalia

Idalia has moved over the Atlantic and has dissipated into a post-tropical cyclone.

All Hands and Hearts has activated DART and is preparing to move into the affected areas as soon as it is safe. Learn more about our response on our Hurricane Idalia Relief page.

Idalia continues to move through the southern United States with heavy rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding throughout eastern North Carolina. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for North Carolina.

Idalia’s path has brought heavy rain spanning southern Georgia and portions of the Carolinas with winds near 80 MPH (130 KM/H). It has been downgraded to a tropical storm. All Hands and Hearts’ Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) is active and ready to respond quickly once it is safe.

The center of Idalia is crossing into southern Georgia with high water levels continuing along the Gulf Coast of Florida.

Idalia continues to move inland over northern Florida with maximum sustained winds near 110 mph (175 km/h) with higher gusts. All Hands and Hearts is closely monitoring the storm and its path.

Hurricane Idalia has made landfall on Florida’s west coast as a powerful Category 3 hurricane. It brought life-threatening storm surges and strong winds.

Hurricane Idalia now has maximum sustained winds of 90 MPH (150KM/H) and continues to grow in strength. Storms with sustained wind speeds exceeding 95 MPH are classified as Category 2 hurricanes.

All Hands and Hearts is closely tracking the path of Idalia as it moves towards Florida.

Idalia is strengthening and is predicted to become a Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast. Millions are under storm warnings as life-threatening winds and storm surge is anticipated. If the storm stays on its current path, it would be the first major hurricane in 172 years to land in Apalachee Bay.

Our Florida Hurricane Relief program in Fort Myers is almost 400 miles south of the storm’s current path but is still preparing for the worst and activating emergency response plans. AHAH is closely monitoring the storm’s path and strength.

Tropical Storm Idalia has been upgraded to hurricane status with maximum sustained winds of 75 MPH (120 KM/H). According to the National Hurricane Center, it is expected to rapidly intensify into a dangerous hurricane before landfall in Florida on Wednesday.

Tropical Storm Idalia is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches western Cuba with sustained winds of 70 MPH (110 KM/H). There is an increased risk of life-threatening storm surges and dangerous winds for portions of Florida and the Storm Surge Warnings and Watches have been extended to encompass more of the coast. 

Tropical Storm Idalia is projected to grow into a Category 3 hurricane as it approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast. After the storm crosses western Cuba today, it will go towards the west coast of Florida and the Panhandle, where storm surge threats and hurricane-force winds are expected.

Our staff and volunteers at our Florida Hurricane Relief program in Fort Myers have been closely monitoring, reviewing and activating their emergency plans, preparing for a shelter-in-place starting tomorrow afternoon. A protocol for a potential evacuation has been reviewed and will be considered depending on the upcoming storm update. We will continue to monitor, prepare and provide updates as this situation develops and will have a team close-by ready to respond if need be and as soon as it is safe to do so.