An Extreme Wind Warning has been issued for Taylor, Lafayette, and Dixie counties until 10:15am. Parts of Taylor, Madison, and Suwannee counties are under an Extreme Wind Warning until 11:15am. This is for the likelihood of damaging winds in excess of 115 mph over the next few hours due to the landfall of Major Hurricane Idalia. An Extreme Wind Warning means hurricane winds are imminent or happening now. You are advised to shelter as if you would during a tornado, getting to the lowest and most interior room away from outer walls and windows.
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