Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm

The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.

Insurance companies seek resilient roofs following hail storms

During a summer of more frequent and severe weather across the Midwest, insurance companies are paying out record amounts for roof damage caused by hail, wind and water.

New roof technology for homeowners
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New roof technology is becoming more available in Minnesota following recent hailstorms throughout the summer.

Bracing for Hurricane Idalia
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Residents of Florida are bracing for the worst as Hurricane Idalia is expected to hit land by tomorrow morning. FOX 9?s Ariel Pllasencia has the latest from Tampa.

Hurricane Idalia approaches category 3
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Hurricane Idalia is set to become a category 3 hurricane as it approaches the Florida coast. FOX 9?s Madison Scarpino is live in St. Petersburg, Florida, with the latest.

Hurricane Idalia intensifies, nears Florida
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Clouds and rain are increasing as the ?clam before the storm? approaches Florida while people work to board up homes and evacuate.

Hurricane Idalia expected to make landfall Tuesday night
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Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall in Florida Tuesday night. Here's the latest as of Tuesday morning.

Tuesday's Forecast: Highs in the low 80s
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Temperatures in the Twin Cities metro will reach around 81 degrees with hazy sunshine. Enjoy the beautiful weather before temperatures heat back up by the end of the week.

Travelers from Tampa arrive in MSP ahead of possible hurricane

Travelers at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport were arriving from Florida’s Gulf Coast region, ahead of Tampa shutting down its airport Tuesday.

Florida braces for Idalia
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As Tropical Storm Idalia strengthens, Florida is making preps for the storm.

Florida prepares for arrival of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane

Florida residents are evacuating from homes in low-lying areas along the Gulf Coast as forecasters predict that Tropical Storm Idalia will hit the state as a major hurricane by Wednesday.

Another air quality alert in effect for Tuesday in western MN

Western Minnesota will be under another air quality alert starting Tuesday morning until Wednesday morning due to wildfire smoke from Canada.

Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become major hurricane before Florida landfall

Live updates on Tropical Storm Idalia as it makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. Latest models, cones, direction, speed, warnings, watches, and information.

Minnesota weather: Warmer and more humid Monday

After a gorgeous weekend, it'll be warmer and a bit more humid on Monday. Here's your forecast.