Hurricane Idalia struck Florida with the velocity of a fast-moving train, causing extensive damage.
About Hurricane Idalia:
- Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm, with maximum sustained winds near 125 mph (205 kph).
- The hurricane split trees in half, tore off hotel roofs, and transformed small cars into makeshift boats.
- It continued its destructive path into Georgia, maintaining significant strength and causing flooding and chaos along its route.
Categories of Storms:
- Tropical Depression: Initial stage with low pressure, organized storms, wind < 39 mph, heavy rainfall, and flood risk.
- Tropical Storm: Follows depression, wind 39-73 mph, stronger circulation, heavy rainfall, and strong winds.
- Category 1 Hurricane: Lowest on the scale, wind 74-95 mph, power outages, tree damage, minor structural damage.
- Category 2 Hurricane: Wind 96-110 mph, roof/window damage, vegetation damage, storm surge, and flooding.
- Category 3 Hurricane (Major): Wind 111-129 mph, a major hurricane, devastating damage, storm surge, evacuation.
- Category 4 Hurricane (Major): Wind 130-156 mph, catastrophic damage, structural damage, power outages, surges.
- Category 5 Hurricane (Major): Most severe, wind > 157 mph, catastrophic destruction, storm surges, evacuation essential.
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