Tropical Storm Idalia could impact No. 14 Gators, No. 8 FSU


Tropical Storm Idalia, now forecast to become a major hurricane before a landfall along Florida's northern Gulf Coast, moves closer toward the Gulf of Mexico in this image taken by NOAA satellite on the morning of Aug. 28, 2023.

Tropical Storm Idalia, now forecast to develop into a serious hurricane earlier than a landfall alongside Florida’s northern Gulf Coast, strikes nearer towards the Gulf of Mexico on this picture taken by NOAA satellite tv for pc on the morning of Aug. 28, 2023.
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Nationwide Climate Service warnings for Tropical Storm Idalia issued on Monday set provisional alternate journey plans in movement for No. 14 Florida.

Idalia is forecast to strengthen right into a hurricane Monday and influence the Gulf Coast this week.

The Gators had deliberate to journey to Salt Lake Metropolis from Gainesville on Wednesday for Thursday’s recreation at Utah.

A number of airways issued journey warnings for potential “delayed, diverted or canceled” flights beginning Tuesday.

Florida might determine to go away sooner or later earlier and maintain a walk-through or observe in Utah on Wednesday.

Florida State head coach Mike Norvell stated he would not count on the storm to influence the Seminoles this week. No. 8 FSU performs No. 5 LSU on Sunday in Orlando in the one matchup between ranked groups over the prolonged Labor Day weekend schedule in school soccer.

Present warnings for the Tallahassee space expire at 11 p.m. EDT on Tuesday night time and, if prolonged, Norvell stated the college would make crucial changes. The town had begun making sandbags obtainable Sunday night time in preparation for the storm.

The Gators and Utes open the 2023 season in a rematch of their 2022 kickoff recreation in Gainesville, gained 29-26 by Florida.

—Discipline Stage Media