17 HOURS: Certified meteorologist Jonathan Kegges follows Idalia, answers your questions

Idalia strikes Florida as major hurricane

Cedar Key flooding from Idalia (Cedar Key Fire Rescue)

ORLANDO, Fla. – As Hurricane Idalia trekked toward Florida, News 6 certified meteorologist Jonathan Kegges was here to help you navigate the storm.

Kegges followed Idalia’s path every step of the way, answering your questions about the hurricane.

Idalia strengthened into a hurricane early Tuesday and struck the Big Bend as a Category 3 storm early Wednesday.


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