Storm history › Atlantic › 2023 season
Hurricane Idalia (2023)
Idalia was a Category 4 hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season. It was tracked from August 26, 2023 to September 8, 2023, about 13 days, and covered 3,624 miles.
At its peak it had winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a lowest pressure of 942 mb.
It made 2 landfalls, the first near Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Its closest pass to a major city was 27 miles from Cancún, Mexico.
- Peak wind
- 130 mph
- Lowest pressure
- 942 mb
- Strongest
- Category 4 hurricane
- Landfalls
- 2
- Duration
- 13 days
- Track length
- 3,624 mi
- Energy (ACE)
- 7.1
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Landfalls
| # | Date (UTC) | Near | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August 27, 2023 | Playa del Carmen, Mexico | 35 mph (55 km/h) |
| 2 | August 30, 2023 | Perry, United States | 115 mph (185 km/h) |
Closest pass to major cities
| City | Closest pass |
|---|---|
| Cancún, Mexico | 27 mi (44 km) |
| Jacksonville, United States | 84 mi (135 km) |
| Tampa, United States | 123 mi (199 km) |
| Halifax, Canada | 125 mi (201 km) |
How it compares
- Peak winds: 146th highest of 2,017 Atlantic storms on record, tied with Hurricane Harvey (2017), Hurricane Danielle (2010), Hurricane Bill (2009) and 17 more.
- Lowest pressure: 129th lowest of 1,294 Atlantic storms with a recorded pressure, tied with Hurricane Irene (2011), Hurricane Katia (2011), Hurricane Danielle (2010) and 3 more.
- Energy: 5% of the 2023 Atlantic season's ACE.