
Hurricane Ian's uncertain path has all of Florida preparing
CNN
Its exact path still uncertain, Hurricane Ian strengthened overnight as it churned in the Caribbean, prompting urgent preparations in Florida, where the storm could deliver impacts, including tornadoes, starting Tuesday before possibly arriving as a major hurricane with powerful winds and dangerous storm surge.
Even as Ian grows stronger -- with sustained winds now at 75 mph with higher gusts -- there remains "higher than usual" uncertainty over its track and intensity, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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