Hurricane Idalia rapidly intensifies into category 4 storm overnight

Idalia strengthened to a Category 4 and is expected to remain an "extremely dangerous" hurricane when it makes landfall. NBC News reporters give details from various Florida cities: Gabe Gutierrez in Perry, Marissa Parra in Tampa, Maggie Vespa in Tallahassee and Tom Llamas in Crystal River. Al Roker also provides a forecast.
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