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How to follow Hurricane Idalia updates for Georgia from the AJC

Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
Tybee Island Residents Prepare for Hurricane Idalia
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TYBEE ISLAND, GA - AUGUST 29, 2023: Surfers along Tybee IslandÕs north beach paddle out to some rare swells, Tuesday, Aug., 29, 2023 ahead of Hurricane Idalia. The storm strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday and is barreling toward FloridaÕs Gulf Coast and will likely come ashore early Wednesday as a Category 3 system with sustained winds of up to 120 mph. (AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)(AJC Photo/Stephen B. Morton)
By Brian O'Shea
Updated Aug 30, 2023

Parts of South Georgia and the Georgia coast can expect potentially severe weather from Hurricane Idalia beginning on Wednesday.

The AJC newsroom is tracking latest news and forecasts from the story, with help from our news partners. Readers will find updates on today’s events across all of our platforms, including AJC.com, the AJC app, and print and ePaper editions

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Hurricane Idalia Tracker and Forecast Path

Weather watches and warnings for Georgia (National Weather Service)

What to expect in South Georgia (updating)

ExploreTropical weather resources for Coastal Georgia from The Current Georgia

Storm path

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Monday. (Courtesy of National Hurricane Center/TNS)

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Tornado and flood risks

About the Author

Brian O'Shea is a senior digital producer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He works with the newsroom to identify topics of interest to Atlanta readers and also works with voter guides and election results. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and The Ohio State University Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism.

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