Ian’s winds rapidly intensified early Wednesday as it neared Florida, hitting 155 mph — just shy of the most devastating Category 5 hurricane status.
The projected path and intensity of Hurricane Ian.
"Do what you need to do to stay safe. If you are where that storm is approaching, you’re already in hazardous conditions. It’s going to get a lot worse very quickly. So please hunker down," DeSantis added.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on Hurricane Ian on Wednesday morning prior to landfall, discussing what's known about the near-Category 5 storm.
Ian’s forward movement slowed over the Gulf, enabling the hurricane to grow wider and stronger. Florida's residents rushed ahead of the impact to board up their homes and businesses.A gasoline pump is shut down and wrapped in plastic in St. Pete Beach ahead of Hurricane Ian on September 27, 2022 in St. Petersburg.
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