Hurricane Idalia has reached Category 2 strength in the Gulf of Mexico as the outer rainbands continue to push their way into southwest Florida and into the Tampa Bay region. Life-threatening storm surges and hurricane-force wind are increasingly likely for portions of the Florida Gulf Coast. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/weather/... ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay