Tropical Storm Ian is strengthening in the Caribbean Sea and could become a hurricane as early as Sunday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for all 67 counties.
Water temperatures in this part of the Caribbean Sea are in the upper 80s, which is a couple of degrees above average, providing ample fuel for this system to intensify over the coming days.
Depending on the exact track and intensity of Tropical Storm Ian, there could also be tropical-storm-force or hurricane-force winds in these areas.What threat will Tropical Storm Ian pose to Florida and the US Gulf Coast? However, forecasts for newly developed tropical cyclones are challenging, so don't be surprised if the forecast for Tropical Storm Ian undergoes several changes – some of which could be significant – over the coming days.
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