Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall on north Florida s Gulf Coast Phil Helsel and Elisha Fieldstadt © Provided by NBC News
Tropical Storm Elsa made landfall Wednesday on north Florida s Gulf Coast, and could bring with it as much as 9 inches of rain, flooding and life-threatening storm surge.
The National Hurricane Center said at 11 a.m. that Elsa made landfall in Taylor County with maximum sustained winds near 65 mph and higher gusts. Tropical storm-force winds extended outward up to 90 miles.
Tornadoes were possible in the northeastern portion of the state.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said 26,000 customers were already without power in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties.
Florida braces as Elsa gets nearer to landfall
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The string of subtropical islands stretching 125 miles west from Florida between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean are known as the Florida Keys.
Many people do not realize that the Keys are home to ten state parks. Each has something unique to offer and provides expansive scenery and wide-open spaces. It is easy to find some solitude in all the parks, and the outdoor recreational activities are plentiful.
Some of the best and most secluded beaches are found in Florida’s state parks. The state parks in the Keys are rich with fascinating Florida Keys history, underwater sea life, and coastal landscapes.