Hurricane Ian is expected to bring a perilous storm surge and winds as strong as 140 mph to Florida's gulf coast this week.
. The surge is predicted to be a little less severe in Florida, where parts of Tampa Bay could see waters 5-8 feet higher than normal.
But Ian's menacing approach is a reminder of a warning that hurricane experts often invoke: A single bad storm is enough to upend people's lives. Hurricane Ian will strengthen into a major storm before it runs into western Cuba and Florida, forecasters say.Along the coast of the eastern Gulf of Mexico, all eyes are on forecasts that model Ian's potential path. But experts urge everyone in the region to have an emergency plan in place, even if the latest track doesn't show the storm making landfall in their area.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Hurricane Ian Heads Toward Florida Gulf CoastHurricane Ian Heads Toward Florida Gulf Coast | Compare reporting by CNBC MiamiHerald WashTimes
Read more »
Hurricane Ian latest path: Expected to be Category 3 by Monday nightHurricane Ian, the fifth hurricane of the Atlantic season, is expected to rapidly intensify on Monday.
Read more »
DeSantis declares statewide emergency as Tropical Storm Ian expected to hit FloridaDeSantis initially issued the emergency order for two dozen counties but on Saturday expanded the warning to the entire state.
Read more »
Tropical Storm Ian forecast to impact Florida as major hurricaneNEW YORK — A storm that has the potential to make landfall in Florida next week as a Category 3 hurricane strengthened overnight into a tropical storm.
Read more »
Florida emergency declared as Tropical Storm Ian strengthensGov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday declared a state of emergency for Florida as Tropical Storm Ian gathers strength over the Caribbean and is expected to bring heavy rains and intense hurricane winds to the state next week.
Read more »
Florida emergency declared as Tropical Storm Ian strengthensFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency across his entire state as Tropical Storm Ian gains strength over the Caribbean and is forecast to become a major hurricane in coming days
Read more »