If you’re in the path of #Idalia & new to this, AMA.
The storm is undergoing Rapid Intensification right now - with higher tides from supermoon tonight, storm surge will be bad (esp on the east side).
Follow advice of local officials & mandatory evac orders. I’m not a professional, I’ve just been through this a lot & worked with Cajun Navy Relief.
Random fact: climate change is causing more rapid intensification of Atlantic hurricanes.
If you or someone you care about are worried about evacuating because of pets not being welcome, here is a site where you can check if hotels & other properties are pet-friendly:
Finally - if you’re gonna go, go tonight. Tomorrow may be too dangerous.
My personal rule is if it’s a 3, I flee. NHC said it’s likely that Idalia will be a Category 3 (111-129 mph) at the next update (11 pm Eastern).
If you can’t go, fill up your bathtub with water so you have that if you lose power/water pressure.
If you’re in a mandatory evac zone, *please* try to get somewhere safe tonight. Good luck.
Holly 🚀⚜️