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Furman is keeping an eye on Tropical Storm Idalia
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Updated Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1:30 p.m.
Hurricane Idalia made landfall this morning in Florida’s Big Bend, near Keaton Beach, with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph. The story is tracking northeast across Florida and Georgia, and is not expected to impact the Upstate area of South Carolina.
The university will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates on this page as necessary. Students, faculty and staff will receive text and email alerts in emergency situations. For up-to-date weather alerts and other emergency notifications, follow Furman on Twitter and Facebook or call the Furman weather line at 864-294-3766.
Posted Monday, Aug. 28, 11:45 a.m.
Furman University is monitoring the forecast for Tropical Storm Idalia with our partners at the National Weather Service. Potential impacts to campus at this time include 1 to 3 inches of rain, isolated flash flooding and damaging wind gusts.
Idalia’s current forecast track would keep the heaviest rainfall and strongest winds just southeast of our area.
Information about how Furman prepares for inclement weather situations is available here.
The university will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates on this page as necessary. Students, faculty and staff will receive text and email alerts in emergency situations. For up-to-date weather alerts and other emergency notifications, follow Furman on Twitter and Facebook or call the Furman weather line at 864-294-3766.