SEVERE WEATHER UPDATES

University of Florida officials are monitoring the effects of Hurricane Idalia. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Idalia has weakened to Tropical Storm Idalia. The storm is 40 miles west of Savannah, and 180 miles west of Charleston, South Carolina, with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph. It will continue to produce tropical storm-force winds across portions of coastal northeast Florida and South Georgia this evening. The National Weather Center said the winds will slowly diminish tonight as Tropical Storm Idalia moves east away from the region. As of the 5 p.m. advisory, the National Hurricane Center said the…

University of Florida officials are actively monitoring Hurricane Idalia. Here is what we know today: Hurricane Idalia made landfall as a Category 3 storm in Florida at 7:45 a.m. near Keaton Beach in Taylor County. The storm weakened to Category 1, with maximum sustained winds up to 90 mph. As of the 11 a.m. advisory, the National Hurricane Center had Hurricane Idalia moving into southern Georgia with high water levels continuing along Florida’s Gulf Coast. The storm is about 15 miles southeast of Valdosta, Georgia, and 165 miles southwest of Savannah, Georgia. A tropical storm warning is in effect for…

The University of Florida will return to normal operating status on Thursday, Aug. 31. Classes and all academic and student-related activities, including online classes, will resume as well. P.K. Yonge Developmental Research School and Baby Gator also will resume their normal schedules on Thursday. UF Health personnel, UF/IFAS personnel and others at locations throughout the state should continue to follow their local government’s guidance and check with their supervisors for information regarding reopening of their work locations. Employees who have been affected by the storm are encouraged to speak to their supervisors regarding their specific circumstances. UF faculty have been…

University of Florida leadership and emergency personnel have continued to track Hurricane Idalia through the night and as the eye made landfall along the coast of the Florida Big Bend this morning. Given updated forecasts of the storm’s trajectory in north Florida and toward Georgia, leadership will assess damage to campus this morning and possible tornado risks, and will make an early afternoon announcement regarding reopening plans.