{"id":169997,"date":"2023-08-30T23:53:14","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T18:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/hurricane-idalia-flight-cancellations-updates-orlando-international-airport-stays-open-as-florida-storm-causes-delays\/"},"modified":"2023-08-30T23:56:15","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T18:26:15","slug":"hurricane-idalia-flight-cancellations-updates-orlando-international-airport-stays-open-as-florida-storm-causes-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/hurricane-idalia-flight-cancellations-updates-orlando-international-airport-stays-open-as-florida-storm-causes-delays\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Idalia flight cancellations updates \u2014 Orlando International Airport stays open as Florida storm causes delays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<p>ORLANDO International Airport MCO announced that the airport expects to be open for business after hurricane Idalia hit.<\/p>\n<p>MCO <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MCO\/status\/1696853635035025436?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"open and operating (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Open for business<\/a>The airport announced just before 8am Wednesday on X.<\/p>\n<p>Airports predict and expect flight disruptions such as cancellations, delays and delays in bag deliveries.<\/p>\n<p>For the most current information, travelers are encouraged to contact their airlines.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, more than 2,000 flights were canceled in the United States due to Hurricane Idalia. The Category 3 storm made landfall early on Wednesday morning in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Delta, Southwest JetBlue and United Airlines have warned customers to avoid airports along Idalia&#8217;s flight route. Customers can make changes for free within a set time frame.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Check out our latest updates on Hurricane Idalia and flight cancellations.<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyload liveblog-container 8962155\">\n<div id=\"live-blog-portal\" class=\"live-blog-portal\">\n<ul class=\"liveblog-entries\">\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8963233\" class=\"post-8963233 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8963233 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693418400\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Fly on the cheapest dates<\/h3>\n<p>As per\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.experian.com\/blogs\/ask-experian\/cheapest-days-to-fly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experian<\/a>, the\u00a0cheapest days to fly\u00a0are typically Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.<\/p>\n<p>It is noted that Sundays and Fridays tend to be more expensive.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of flights in the morning, evening and at night is usually less than flights midday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8965653\" class=\"post-8965653 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8965653 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693417337\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>There are more delays at Florida and Georgia airports<\/h3>\n<p>Track your flight with our Flight tracking app <a aria-label=\"FlightAware (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flightaware.com\/live\/cancelled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FlightAware<\/a> Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, Jacksonville International Airport, and Orlando International Airport are all experiencing delays and cancellations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8965637\" class=\"post-8965637 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8965637 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693417120\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>There are over 2,000 flight delays across the States<\/h3>\n<p>More than 2,000 flights have been canceled across the United States as a result of\u00a0Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in\u00a0Florida\u00a0early Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane.<\/p>\n<p>Tampa, St. Pete\/Clearwater and Sarasota\/Bradenton airports have announced closings as a result of Hurricane Irma, the <a aria-label=\"Federal Aviation Administration (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FAANews\/status\/1696619836820885683\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Federal Aviation Administration<\/a>St. Pete Clearwater <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iflypie\/status\/1696225135894614196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other<\/a> Tampa Bay plans to reopen at 3pm on Wednesday <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FlyTPA\/status\/1696919701056635025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1696919701056635025%7Ctwgr%5E832365424481b010621d2f8db15a960bb2731b71%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Fus%2Flive-news%2Fhurricane-idalia-path-florida-08-30-23%2Findex.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other<\/a> Reopening is planned for 4pm.<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville International Airport has opened but <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JAXairport\/status\/1696836215385809381\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">You can also read about the warnings below.<\/a> Expect cancellations all day long.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"liveblog-entries\">\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8963097\" class=\"post-8963097 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8963097 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693416600\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>When a flight has been cancelled, what do you do?<\/h3>\n<p>Airlines will book you the next available flight if your flight is canceled.<\/p>\n<p>However, certain flights may not be rebooked the next day. For some, this can pose a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to find more flights, contact your airline or search for one on your own.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/travel\/airline-news\/2020\/05\/12\/coronavirus-travel-airlines-warned-complying-refund-rule\/3114697001\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Department of Transportation permits<\/a> Passengers can get a refund in full if their flights are canceled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962995\" class=\"post-8962995 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962995 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693414800\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Usual airline guidelines<\/h3>\n<p>Most airlines offer weather waivers, which allow you to change your flight at no cost if a blizzard mix or winter storm disrupts the original itinerary.<\/p>\n<p>United Airlines\u00a0has already offered four winter weather waivers for the Midwest, Texas, East Coast as well as Central and Northwest US.<\/p>\n<p>American Airlines offers the same waivers to travel at 30 Midwest Airports as well as in 30 Northeast Destinations.<\/p>\n<p>JetBlue has issued an Midwest flight waiver to those who are in Chicago, Kansas City or Minneapolis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8964955\" class=\"post-8964955 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8964955 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693413029\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>The airport in SC has canceled all flights<\/h3>\n<p>This afternoon, the Hilton Head Island Airport has issued a huge update as a result of Hurricane Idalia. Flights were cancelled. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyload oembed-container oembed-twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">U.S. Update: Hilton Head Island Airport, South Carolina: all flights cancelled on 30th August due to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Hurricane_Idalia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">#Hurricane_Idalia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Travel Watch (@BCDtravelwatch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BCDtravelwatch\/status\/1696920383897895401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">August 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962980\" class=\"post-8962980 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962980 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693413000\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Continued: Your traveler&#8217;s rights<\/h3>\n<p>Refunds are also available for any fees associated with baggage and seat selection.<\/p>\n<p>Ask about the conditions for using an airline voucher, such as advance booking, if you receive one in place of a refund.<\/p>\n<p>Flight updates must be provided within 30 mins of an airline learning about a change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962972\" class=\"post-8962972 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962972 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693411200\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>What are your rights as a tourist?<\/h3>\n<p>You may qualify for a refund of your entire flight ticket depending on the circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>According to the US Department of Transportation, this is the case if you experience a cancellation or \u201csignificant delay\u201d and you choose not to travel.<\/p>\n<p>The DOT\u2019s website reads: \u201cIt has not specifically defined what constitutes a \u2018significant delay.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhether you are entitled to a refund depends on many factors \u2013 including the length of the delay, the length of the flight, and your particular circumstances. DOT determines whether you are entitled to a refund following a significant delay on a case-by-case basis.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8964553\" class=\"post-8964553 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8964553 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693410867\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Texas airport reminds passengers to track flight status<\/h3>\n<p>DFW Airport advises its customers to watch for any changes in the flight status. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyload oembed-container oembed-twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">If you are planning to travel today and Hurricane Idalia is expected to land in Florida today, check the flight status to see if there will be any impacts.<\/p>\n<p>We are thinking of those who will be affected by the hurricane.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 DFW Airport (@DFWAirport) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DFWAirport\/status\/1696855860570460203?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">August 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"liveblog-entries\">\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8964508\" class=\"post-8964508 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8964508 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693410411\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>SAV is still open<\/h3>\n<p>Savannah\/Hilton Head International Airport has confirmed via X they are still operational. <\/p>\n<p>Shared account in the. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/fly_SAV\/status\/1696880533626618220?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"tweet (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>SAV will remain open for scheduled flights.<\/p>\n<p>As Hurricane Idalia nears our area, many airlines have canceled their flights this afternoon on Wednesday. Check with your airline for the latest flight status prior to arriving at an airport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8964363\" class=\"post-8964363 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8964363 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693409621\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Southern Georgia issues warnings<\/h3>\n<p>The wind is intensifying today in Northern Florida and Southern Georgia.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyload oembed-container oembed-twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udea8Idalia, a hurricane that rages across Florida&#8217;s northern coast and Georgia&#8217;s southern shore, unleashes torrential rainfall, 90-mph winds, and seawater surges in cities for 250 miles along the Southeast. Stay safe and heed local authorities\u2019 warnings. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Idalia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">#Idalia<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Hurricane?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">#Hurricane<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Headlines (@HeadLinesAI1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/HeadLinesAI1\/status\/1696908706342941149?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">August 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962941\" class=\"post-8962941 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962941 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693409400\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Flights are being canceled in increasing numbers<\/h3>\n<p>John Rembold is the Director of Airports in Beaufort County. He has confirmed that all arrivals and departings on Hilton Head Island Airport have been cancelled for Wednesday. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.islandpacket.com\/news\/weather-news\/article278704539.html\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Island Packet (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Island Packet<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Some flights at Savannah Hilton Head International have also been cancelled. <\/p>\n<p>The arrivals\/departures page of Savannah Hilton Head International reports that American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Airlines all have canceled flights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8964086\" class=\"post-8964086 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8964086 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693408375\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>There are two deaths in Florida after a hurricane landfall.<\/h3>\n<p>The storm Idaila hit Florida with winds of 111 miles per hour, causing thousands homes to be submerged and powerless.<\/p>\n<p>National Hurricane Center issued a warning for the now Category 2 storm. <a href=\"http:\/\/the-sun.com\/topic\/hurricanes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurricanes<\/a>The state would be hit by destructive winds and floods.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the word &#8220;you&#8221; means &#8220;you&#8221;. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NHC_Atlantic\/status\/1696852128911011922\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center<\/a> It was confirmed that the Category 3 Hurricane made its landfall on Florida&#8217;s Big Bend around 7:45am.<\/p>\n<p>Idalia&#8217;s category was temporarily upgraded early on Wednesday, after wind speeds of up to 130 mph had been reported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962887\" class=\"post-8962887 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962887 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693407600\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Tampa airport is set to reopen its doors on Thursday<\/h3>\n<p>Tampa Airport hopes to open Thursday morning. This is subject to an assessment of the storm damage and safety on roads, as well as personnel. <\/p>\n<p>According to officials, the airport was not designed to be used as a shelter.<\/p>\n<p>Before leaving to the airport, travelers should check flight statuses. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8963785\" class=\"post-8963785 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8963785 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693407027\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Tampa International Airport issues statement<\/h3>\n<p>Walter Allen from FOX13 reported that the Tampa International Airport is looking at reopening. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lazyload oembed-container oembed-twitter\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Declaratory Statement <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FlyTPA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">@FlyTPA<\/a> :<br \/>The airport performed well. At the present time, there is some water in our southern end airfield. It\u2019s outside the safety area, so it\u2019s not impacting our runways. &#8220;Our crews are still doing assessments, but Airport staff is working on determining a time to reopen&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Walter Allen FOX 13 (@WalterAllenTV) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WalterAllenTV\/status\/1696894575955112117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"noopener\">August 30, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"liveblog-entries\">\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8963688\" class=\"post-8963688 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8963688 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693406531\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>The US has the highest number of flight delays.<\/h3>\n<p>At 10.42 am, 927 US Flights have been cancelled.<\/p>\n<p>According to the flight tracking website, this includes flights within, in or out of a country. <a aria-label=\"FlightAware (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flightaware.com\/live\/cancelled\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FlightAware<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962805\" class=\"post-8962805 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962805 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693408376\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>MCO\u2019s Morning Update<\/h3>\n<p>Orlando International Airport&#8217;s (MCO), formerly Twitter, took to X to provide travelers with flight updates. <\/p>\n<p>The Airport <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MCO\/status\/1696853635035025436?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"wrote (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writer<\/a>: &#8220;While our airport is open and operational, flight disruptions are expected throughout the day &#8211; delays\/cancellations &amp; bag delivery delays may occur. You can check with your airline to see if there are any updates on your flight.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962683\" class=\"post-8962683 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962683 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693404000\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Idalia&#8217;s expected destination<\/h3>\n<p>The National Weather Service in Tallahassee called Idalia \u201can unprecedented event\u201d because there haven&#8217;t been major hurricanes on record in the area.<\/p>\n<p>The NHC states that &#8220;While Idalia is expected to weaken after landing, it will likely still be a Hurricane as it moves across the southern Georgia coast and towards the southern South Carolina or Georgia coastline late today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/news\/18521844\/storm-threat-tropical-wave-year-hurricane-season\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Meteorologists are warning<\/a> The storm is expected to arrive on the US south-east coast by Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>It could be moving towards the East by the end of this week. This would cause potential damage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962641\" class=\"post-8962641 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962641 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693402420\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Florida to still experience strong winds<\/h3>\n<p>NHC warns that storm surges can reach 200 miles into Tampa.<\/p>\n<p>There have already been reports of widespread flooding across the state.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the word &#8220;you&#8221; means &#8220;you&#8221;.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CityofVeniceFL\/status\/1696784391182143742\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Venice<\/a>\u00a0Photographs of damaged structures and road debris have been shared.<\/p>\n<p>Sea walls in St. James, a coastal city on the east coast of Florida were breached by high tides after dangerous winds caused waves to rise.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962629\" class=\"post-8962629 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962629 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693402195\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>The current position of Hurricane Idalia<\/h3>\n<p>The hurricane Idalia has been declared an emergency. <a href=\"https:\/\/m.timesofindia.com\/world\/us\/hurricane-idalia-strengthens-to-category-4-storm-us-weather-agency\/articleshow\/103208141.cms\" rel=\"noopener\">Category 4 is extremely dangerous<\/a> Storm over the Gulf of Mexico, August 30th 2023<\/p>\n<p>National Hurricane Centre warns it can have &#8220;catastrophic&#8221; impacts and &#8220;bring &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/news\/19962837\/hurricane-ian-massive-damage-path-florida\/\" rel=\"noopener\">destructive life-threatening winds<\/a>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>Idalia is reported to be 90 miles north of Tallahasse and approximately 90 miles west of Cedar Key.<\/p>\n<p>The National Weather Service reported that the storm moved north-northeast fast at 18 miles an hour, with winds up to 130 miles an hour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962610\" class=\"post-8962610 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962610 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693401947\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Massachusetts heavy fog <\/h3>\n<p>On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a severe fog warning for eastern Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDense Fog Advisory till 10 AM: Eastern MA and RI, beware!\u201d the weather service <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NWSBoston\/status\/1696788801123926476?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"tweeted (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a> Early this morning, <\/p>\n<p>\u201cVisibility could drop below 1\/4 mile, creating challenging conditions for morning travelers. Stay cautious behind the wheel \u2014 reduce speed, flip those headlights on, and maintain a safe following distance.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"liveblog-entries\">\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962600\" class=\"post-8962600 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962600 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693401693\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Boston Flights Delayd<\/h3>\n<p>The Boston Logan International Airport reported that dozens of flights had been canceled and delayed due to dense fog warnings, thunderstorms expected as Idalia hit Florida&#8217;s West Coast.<\/p>\n<p>Flight Aware&#8217;s aviation tracker shows that, at 9.18am on Monday morning, Logan Airport had 32 flight cancellations and 58 delayed flights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962564\" class=\"post-8962564 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962564 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693401430\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Trouble on the Rails<\/h3>\n<p>Amtrak changed and cancelled numerous routes in preparation for Hurricane Sandy on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Rail company cancels 12 East Coast Services that start or end in Orlando, Miami for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. <\/p>\n<p>The Auto Train route, Silver Star Route, and Silver Meteor Route are all included.<\/p>\n<p>Amtrak also reduced the Palmetto routes for Tuesday and Thursday. <\/p>\n<p>The route normally connecting the two cities is called This Route <a href=\"http:\/\/the-sun.com\/where\/new-york\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a> Savannah, Georgia will not go any further south than Washington DC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962535\" class=\"post-8962535 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry category-uncategorized liveblog-entry-class-8962535 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693401207\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Airline troubles due to hurricane<\/h3>\n<p>Southwest Airlines has the worst schedule according to FlightAware&#8217;s flight tracker, which shows 200 cancellations.<\/p>\n<p>United,\u00a0Delta, and\u00a0American Airlines\u00a0are also affected, with around 200 delays and 300 cancellations.<\/p>\n<p>Several airlines, including Delta, Southwest,\u00a0JetBlue, and United, have issued cautions to customers flying to airports in\u00a0Idalia&#8217;s route, allowing them to make free adjustments within a certain time frame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"liveblog-entry-8962524\" class=\"post-8962524 live_blog_entry type-live_blog_entry status-publish hentry liveblog-entry-class-8962524 liveblog-entry\" data-timestamp=\"1693400995\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-main t-t-color\">\n<div class=\"liveblog-entry-text\">\n<h3>Idalia&#8217;s landfall has closed several airports<\/h3>\n<p>On Wednesday, Hurricane Idalia caused flight disruptions in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FAANews\/status\/1696619836820885683\" rel=\"noopener\">Federal Aviation Authority<\/a>Tampa, St. Pete-Clearwater and Sarasota airports, as well as Tallahassee, are all closed. <\/p>\n<p>They may open again on Thursday, depending on the damage assessment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"liveblog-load-more t-p-background-color\" type=\"button\">Load more entries\u2026<\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ORLANDO International Airport MCO announced that the airport expects to be open for business after hurricane Idalia hit. 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