Look at this satellite image!! Idalia grew rapidly before it hit land..
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When Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning it had maximum sustained winds near 125 mph (205 kph).
The low-lying marsh area faced a predicted storm surge of up to 15 feet!
There are populated areas in the region, including Gainesville, where the University of Florida canceled classes through Wednesday…
Developing..