Idalia (Tropical Storm) expected to reach HURRICANE strength before hitting Florida this week

 NPR coverage (National Public Radio)

The system could intensify in the warm Gulf of Mexico waters

and has the potential to clobber western Florida and the Panhandle

with severe weather starting on Tuesday.

https://www.npr.org/2023/08/27/1196234726/tropical-storm-idalia-could-reach-hurricane-strength-before-hitting-florida-this