Tropical storm expected to strike Florida as Category 3 hurricane

United States

First seen: Aug 19, 2026, 2:17 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 20, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

A tropical depression in the Gulf is forecast to intensify rapidly and make landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. Dangerous rain, wind and storm surge are expected.

SO WHAT?

A major hurricane landfall threatens widespread damage, flooding, evacuations and disruption across Florida.

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digbycourier.caen

Tropical depression in the Gulf affecting Florida: track, see models

Aug 20, 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

northernpen.caen

Italia, Florida: The tropical storm is expected to intensify rapidly, threatening to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane.

Aug 20, 2026, 2:02 PM UTC

northernpen.caen

Italia is expected to make landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane with dangerous rain, wind and storm surge.

Aug 20, 2026, 12:02 AM UTC

northernpen.caen

Tropical Storm Italia expected to hit Florida by Tuesday: NPR

Aug 19, 2026, 9:17 PM UTC

digbycourier.caen

Hurricane Italia in Florida and Georgia: Live updates

Aug 19, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC