re: How has Tropical Storm Idalia affected your travel plans?

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Not worried about flooding more than downed power lines etc, the things that come with a Cat 3 hurricane

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Same here. I think downed trees and power lines will be the bigger concern with this storm than flooding. I hate to say it this way but coming in at Cedar Key is the best case scenario for Florida. Very sparsely populated part of the state. I've driven US 27 from Ocala up to Tallahassee and in the big bend area you can easily go 40 miles without seeing a single gas station or a single house. It's a very isolated part of the state. Wish it wouldn't hit anywhere but there wouldn't be nearly as much damage.

Another thing I would like to mention if you drive. I would check before getting past Tallahassee if any parts of I-10 are closed between Tallahassee and Lake City (most likely due to fallen trees). Check your tire pressure and gas as well. You absolutely do not want to have a flat tire or run out of gas in that stretch as there are large parts where there is no cell service and after the storm getting a tow truck, AAA and/or other emergency assistance will probably be difficult.

There are only two part of the state where I lose any type of cell signal. The Florida Turnpike between Orlando and Ft. Pierce (where there is an 80 mile stretch with one exit that has like one gas station) and the stretch of I-10 between Lake City and Tallahassee. I-10 between Tallahassee and Marianna the cell service gets weak but you still typically have it.