TAMPA, Fla. — Publix stores across the Tampa Bay area are closing early Tuesday ahead of impacts from Hurricane Idalia.
The grocer's status page shows most, if not all, Publix locations in Pinellas County closed as of 5 p.m. Tuesday. Tampa-area stores show similar closing times, as well as those along the coastline south to Sarasota County and north to Citrus County.
If a store is located west of Interstate 75, there's a good chance the store is closing early.
Reopenings are planned for 9 a.m. Wednesday, but that will likely be dependent on the storm's severity.
"We’re closely monitoring Hurricane Idalia and its impact to our operating areas," Publix says on its website. "Please be aware that stores in the affected area will be adjusting their hours for the storm."