Ports close as Idalia makes landfall

30 Aug 2023 / East Coast ports, United States

Hurricane Idalia made landfall earlier this morning (30 August), north of Tampa, as a Category 4 storm.

Four major ports – Charleson, Jacksonville, Savannah and Tampa - are currently closed. Wilmington is open but inbound traffic has been suspended.

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