Floridians prepare for the worst as Hurricane Idalia bears down
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A dire situation is unfolding along Florida?s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico.

Chicago weather: Pleasant day with clearing skies

We will have clouds to start Wednesday especially near the lake. Those will clear out for a sunny afternoon with highs ranging from around 70 near the lake to the mid 70s well inland. 

Chicago weather: Another heatwave on the way

Get ready for a dose of summer heat over the weekend and into early next week.

Travelers from Florida arrive at O'Hare Airport before Idalia makes landfall

With Tampa International Airport suspending its operations before Hurricane Idalia makes landfall, many passengers are flocking to Orlando to take flight, with some heading to Chicago.

Gulf Coast braces for impact of Hurricane Idalia
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for dozens of counties over the weekend and prepositioned resources to provide immediate support for areas that will be impacted by Hurricane Idalia.

Hurricane Idalia prompts evacuations in Florida
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Hurricane Idalia has begun rapidly intensifying and will strengthen into an "extremely dangerous" major hurricane with winds up to 120 mph before slamming into Florida?s Gulf Coast on Wednesday.

Chicago weather: Warm temps and showers possible this afternoon

Highs will reach the lower 80s today with a chance for a few showers and storms this afternoon. Favored areas will be over the southern half of Chicagoland.

Florida braces for Idalia's impact
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People on Florida's West Coast are bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia, which could turn into a category 3 hurricane.

Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.