![]() A major hurricane is one in which maximum sustained winds are at least 111 mph, making it a Category 3 storm. Rapid strengthening is expected during the next day or so, and Ian is forecast to become a major hurricane tonight when it is near western Cuba. The latest track guidance has come into better agreement on this scenario, although it is noted that small deviations to the shore-parallel track could have large implications on the impacts at particular locations along the west coast of Florida. The slower forward motion is likely to prolong the storm surge, wind, and rainfall impacts, especially along the west coast of Florida. This track brings the center of Ian close to the west-central coast of Florida during the middle of the week. should cause Ian to turn more north-northeast through Thursday. Then, an upper-level trough over the eastern U.S. Ian is expected to take a turn toward the north-northwest, and then a turn toward the north during the next day or so. View Gallery: Hurricane Ian: Graphics show path toward Georgia, South Carolina The hurricane will move north-northwestward to northward over the next day or so as it is steered by a mid-level ridge to the east. ![]() Ian has made an expected turn toward the north-northwest. Ian will then emerge over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, pass west of the Florida Keys late Tuesday, and approach the west coast of Florida on Wednesday into Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move near or over western Cuba overnight and early Tuesday. Ron DeSantis expands 'state of emergency' to all Florida counties ahead of hurricane 'Make preparations now': DeSantis urges vigilance as Ian poised to strike as major hurricane WeatherTiger: Hurricane Ian: Three scenarios, with divergent levels of destruction to Florida Hurricane-force winds currently extend 35 miles from center, and tropical-storm-force winds extend 115 miles from the center. Winds are forecast to reach 140 mph within 36 hours. The storm is forecast to strengthen rapidly overnight. Ian has maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, making it a Category 2 storm, according to an advisory issued at 11 p.m. Portions of Florida's West Coast and the Florida Keys also are under a storm surge watch and tropical storm watch. Satellite images: See latest satellite image from NOAA, for a clearer picture of the storm's size A Hurricane Watch has been issued from the Anclote River to the Suwannee River.Ĭone of uncertainty: See the latest graphic from the NHC The Hurricane Watch from Englewood to the Anclote River, including Tampa Bay, has been upgraded to a Hurricane Warning. Ian is expected to continue to strengthen rapidly overnight, bringing significant wind and storm surge to Cuba before entering the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward Florida. Hurricane Ian continued to strengthen Monday night, continuing as a Category 2 storm with maximum sustained winds at 105 mph. Watch Video: Floridians prepare for Ian to hit as major hurricane
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