Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida as Tropical Storm Ian gained strength over the Caribbean and was forecast to become a major hurricane soon on a track toward the state.
Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for all of Florida as Tropical Storm Ian gained strength over the Caribbean.Floridians are bracing for Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to rapidly intensify and become a hurricane on Monday before hitting western Cuba, bringing with it the threats of strong winds and storm surge as high as 9 to 14 feet, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The storm is forecast to become a hurricane on Monday and then a major hurricane on Tuesday, meaning Category 3 or higher, the center said. Floridians can expect "heavy rains, strong winds, flash flooding, storm surge and even isolated tornadoes," the governor said. But the director of Florida's Division of Emergency Management was particularly focused on the storm surge threat, cautioning that whatever surge develops while Ian is a major hurricane could persist as it nears land, even if the storm weakens.
"We expect rapid intensification with this storm," Bink said. "My message is: Please take this seriously, and please listen to your local officials." The Cayman Islands government has issued tropical storm watches for Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, according to the hurricane center. DeSantis echoed that Sunday, telling reporters at his news conference, "It's better to be prepared and not have to use those preparations."
"As we're watching the storm, certainly praying it continues to move west, we at the same time are asking folks to prepare, make sure they have a plan, know their evacuation zone, take care of those things like food and water for seven days," Welch said.In Daytona Beach, Bethune-Cookman University issued a mandatory evacuation order and canceled classes Monday with plans to resume online Tuesday.
Levine Cava urged residents to ensure they have enough food and water and check their storm surge planning zone.
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