Gulf Coast

Idalia strengthens and is predicted to hit Florida as a Category 4 hurricane

The storm pummelled Cuba with heavy rains on Monday and Tuesday.

By Daniel Kozin and Associated Press

Storm surges forecast for Florida Gulf Coast as Idalia strengthens to hurricane

Florida residents had begun stocking up on sandbags and evacuating homes in low-lying areas along the coast on Monday.

By Laura Bargfeld and Associated Press