 off the western tip of Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 60mph (100 kph). A number of weather warnings have been issued for the region, with a Tropical Storm watch advisories for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Idalia was expected to move northward on Monday, then turn north-northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday and move at a faster pace. The centre was forecast to pass over the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico by early Tuesday and reach Florida's western coast on Wednesday. Along a vast stretch of Florida's west coast, up to 11ft (3.4m) of ocean water could surge on shore, raising fears of destructive flooding. For all the latest on news, politics, sports, and showbiz from the USA, go to The Mirror US Orlando International Airport released a statement on Twitter about the storm, reminding passengers that delays and cancelations are likely to happen with the heavy winds and rainfall projected for the area. They added: "If you're flying soon, it would be a good idea to contact your airline for more information." Tampa International Airport announced they are suspending all flights as of 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, with no word on exactly when the airport will resume flights - but most travellers should expect to stay put until Thursday. The airport put out a statement via X, better known as Twitter: "The closure will allow the Airport and its partners to prepare the airfield and terminals, including the securing of jet bridges, ground equipment and any remaining a){kind=link}
The path of Storm Idalia, expected to be upgraded to a hurricane, estimates it could bring life-threatening surges and winds to the state of Florida by Tuesday
Tropical Storm Idalia could smash into Orlando bringing devastation to Disney and Universal theme parks along its projected path.
The path of the expected hurricane estimates it could bring life-threatening surges and winds to the state of Florida by Tuesday. As of this morning, the storm was around 90 miles (150km) off the western tip of Cuba with maximum sustained winds of 60mph (100 kph).
A number of weather warnings have been issued for the region, with a Tropical Storm watch advisories for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. Idalia was expected to move northward on Monday, then turn north-northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday and move at a faster pace.
The centre was forecast to pass over the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico by early Tuesday and reach Florida’s western coast on Wednesday. Along a vast stretch of Florida’s west coast, up to 11ft (3.4m) of ocean water could surge on shore, raising fears of destructive flooding.