AccuWeather forecasters are urging those in the path of strengthening Hurricane Idalia to take the storm seriously as it barrels northward toward Florida. Idalia has been rated a 3 on AccuWeather's RealImpact™ Scale for Hurricanes in Florida due to anticipated life-threatening storm surge, damaging winds, and flooding rainfall. Idalia became a hurricane Tuesday morning and strengthening persisted throughout the morning hours. Maximum sustained winds were 90 mph as of 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, accordin