Assessing the Aftermath: Devastation and Cleanup in the Wake of Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing significant damage before moving on to Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Weather Channel meteorologist Jim Cantore covered the storm in Cedar Key, Florida, attracting attention on social media. The storm's size was comparable to Hurricane Michael, Andrew, Florence, and Irma. Idalia caused damage in various areas, including the Big Bend, Gulf Coast, Sarasota, and Cross City in Florida, as well as Savannah and Augusta in Georgia. It also resulted in flooding in Wilmington, North Carolina. Cleanup and recovery efforts are underway in the affected states.