Tropical Storm Idalia: Evacuations and Preparations in Georgia and South Carolina
Tropical Storm Idalia is projected to bring rain and winds to the Savannah area on Wednesday, with the storm expected to strengthen into at least a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall. The National Weather Service has issued a tropical storm watch and storm surge warning for the Georgia coast, including Bryan, Chatham, Liberty, McIntosh counties, and coastal Effingham County. There is a 40% chance of flash flooding in Savannah, according to the NWS Charleston.