Hurricane Idalia is just shy of Category 3 major hurricane strength as it continues its trek northward across the Gulf of Mexico. It is now forecast, however, to reach Category 4 strength — winds 130 mph or higher — before landfall near the Florida Panhandle and into the Big Bend region. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/weather/hurricane/tropical-storm-florida-idalia-track-latest/67-875359e3-c35d-4a08-b22d-0c3efd411357 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our world. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ #10tampabay #localnews #florida