Idalia is a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph. Additional strengthening is forecast tonight.

Everyone should be where they plan to ride out the storm. Please do not drive or get out. There will be periods of heaving rain and wind gusts as bans from Idalia pass through.

With some of the highest tides of the month expected to happen throughout the day Wednesday, storm surge flooding could be worse in many low-lying areas and could continue after winds from Hurricane Idalia have subsided.

The National Hurricane Center is projecting storm surge of 4 to 7 feet in Pinellas County. Due to the timing of the storm interacting with varying times of high tides, some areas could see waves bringing floodwaters 1 to 2 feet higher than that.

If your power goes out, DO NOT call 911. Contact Duke Energy by texting OUT to 57801 or call 800-228-8485.

More information and updates at MyTreasureIsland.com/Idalie