Hurricane Ian to make landfall in Florida, bringing life-threatening storm surge and flooding
Tornadoes also possible as Hurricane Ian targets Florida's west-central coast
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Major Hurricane Ian will make landfall across the west-central coast of Florida on Wednesday and into Thursday.
HURRICANE IAN STRIKES CUBA, STRENGTHENS TO CATEGORY 3 AS IT TARGETS FLORIDA
This incredibly dangerous storm will slow down and bring life-threatening storm surge, heavy rain and extreme flooding along the coast and far inland.
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Tornadoes will be possible, as well as widespread power outages.
Hurricane preparations need to be completed, and evacuation warnings should be heeded.
This could be the worst-case scenario for the Tampa area.
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The rest of the country is fairly quiet.
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High temperatures have prompted excessive heat warnings for southern California, while the Northeast and Great Lakes will be unsettled with cooler-than-average temperatures.