Nicole strengthens into a tropical storm, expected to hit Florida as hurricane
Residents in at least four Florida counties were ordered to evacuate from barrier islands, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
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Residents in at least four Florida counties were ordered to evacuate from barrier islands, low-lying areas and mobile homes.
Lee County, which encompasses Fort Myers, has recorded an "abnormal increase" in cases as a result of flooding from the storm.
Ian was expected to weaken Saturday and "dissipate early Sunday," the National Hurricane Center reported.
Authorities were still assessing the situation across Florida, but these stunning photos offer a glimpse of the damage.
It made landfall over southwestern Florida as a major Category 4 hurricane and, while downgraded, was still packing a powerful punch overnight.
People on Florida's west coast are facing life-threatening storm surges from Hurricane Ian that could reach 18 feet in some areas. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green explains how they develop during a hurricane.
The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
U of M doctor and Puerto Rico native flew to his home country to help out after Hurricane Fiona devastated the island.
Meteorologists warned that it has the potential to be one of the most severe storms in Canada's history.
