ATLANTA — In the final hours before Hurricane Idalia struck Florida the storm had grown into a Category 4 beast lurking off the state’s west coast, and the forecast called for it to continue intensifying up until landfall. “Eyewall replacement cycles are common in major hurricanes, and so when you see that, it does lead to some temporary weakening,” said …
Hurricane Idalia eye comes ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla. Enlarge this image toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images Joe Raedle/Getty Images Follow our digital live coverage for the latest updates on this story. The National Hurricane Center says the eye of Hurricane Idalia has come ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla. Idalia has sustained winds of 125 mph — which is a …
