JUST IN: Ian, now a major hurricane, threatens Cuba and Florida
"Hurricane-force winds are expected in west-central Florida beginning Wednesday morning. Heavy rainfall may cause flash, urban, and small stream flooding over Florida this week," the agency added.Ian's expected to remain a major hurricane over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday, according to the NHC'sHurricane warnings were in effect for several Cuban provinces and in Florida from Englewood to the Anclote River, including Tampa Bay, and the Dry Tortugas.
A tropical storm warning was issued for the lower Florida Keys from Seven Mile Bridge westward to Key West and from Flamingo to Englewood, along with three Cuban provinces.President Biden declared a federal state of emergency for multiple Florida counties over the weekend, while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a statewide emergency.Tampa International Airport said it's closing and suspending operations from 5pm Tuesday due to the hurricane threat.
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