Hurricane Idalia has intensified into a Category 4 hurricane with winds of 130 mph, causing flooding and power outages in Florida. The storm is expected to land on the Gulf Coast with dangerous winds and a potentially life-threatening storm surge. Evacuation orders have been issued in multiple counties and emergency services are preparing for rescue efforts. Hospitals, airports, and schools in the state have also been affected. The storm is anticipated to impact Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, leading to states of emergency being declared in North Carolina and Georgia.