"Hurricane Idalia: Updates, Evacuations, and Precautions in Florida"

Hurricane Idalia is rapidly intensifying and could potentially cause more damage in Tallahassee than previous hurricanes Michael and Hermine. The storm's track has shifted westward, increasing the danger level for the city and neighboring coastal counties. Tallahassee is under a Hurricane Watch and Tropical Storm Warning, while the coastal counties face a potentially deadly storm surge. The National Weather Service is urging residents to prepare for hurricane-strength winds and to get their storm supplies ahead of a Wednesday morning landfall. The city could experience wind gusts of 75 to 100 mph and a storm surge of 8-12 feet. Uber is offering free rides to state-approved evacuation shelters in certain counties.