/tags/hurricane-idalia Hurricane Idalia en-US Copyright Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:49:03 GMT /2023-08-31/tropical-storm-idalia-descends-north-carolina-florida-georgia-thursday It weakened to a tropical storm but still packed 60-mph winds as it raced into Georgia and then into South Carolina. In Charleston, a surge from Idalia topped the seawall that protects the downtown, sending ankle-deep ocean water into wealthy and famous neighborhoods. Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:49:03 GMT /2023-08-31/tropical-storm-idalia-descends-north-carolina-florida-georgia-thursday Associated Press /environment/2023-08-30/idalia-landfall-franklin-north-carolina-effects-hurricanes-wednesday The National Weather Service says Hurricane Idalia will bring heavy rain and winds to the Triangle on Thursday. Some places south of Raleigh can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph at times. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 14:43:13 GMT /environment/2023-08-30/idalia-landfall-franklin-north-carolina-effects-hurricanes-wednesday Mitchell Northam, Sharryse Piggott /environment/2023-08-30/hurricane-idalia-landfall-florida-west-coast-category-3-storm Idalia came ashore early Wednesday in the lightly populated Big Bend region, where the Florida Panhandle curves into the peninsula. The result could be a big blow to a state still dealing with lingering damage from last year’s Hurricane Ian. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 12:43:06 GMT /environment/2023-08-30/hurricane-idalia-landfall-florida-west-coast-category-3-storm Associated Press