Tampa braces for devastating floods from Ian
Although Tampa missed a direct hit from Hurricane Ian, the city is not out of the woods. Record rainfall and flooding are expected through the night. David Begnaud shares more.
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Where Hurricane Ian is headed next
The Weather Channel's Alex Wilson is tracking where Hurricane Ian is headed next after it made landfall on Florida's western coast as a Category 4 hurricane.
Ian lashes Florida with catastrophic storm surge
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Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida
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Update on Hurricane Ian from Key West
The Weather Channel Meteorologist Felicia Combs joins CBS News with an update on Hurricane Ian from Key West, Florida.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Hurricane Ian
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Millions evacuate as Hurricane Ian approaches
David Begnaud spoke with a couple who decided Tuesday they needed to leave Tampa, Florida, with their two small children to escape the fury of Hurricane Ian.
How a hurricane's storm surge happens
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.
Tampa prepares for Hurricane Ian landfall
Hurricane Ian is making its way to Florida's west coast, where it is expected to make landfall on Wednesday. The Category 4 storm caused ocean water to surge in Key West as strong winds caused tornadoes around Miami. David Begnaud is in Tampa.
Mandatory evacuations in effect in Naples
Manuel Bojorquez reports from Fort Myers, Florida, one of the counties where mandatory evacuations are in effect as Hurricane Ian nears.
Florida braces for "life-threatening" storm surge
The entire west coast of Florida is bracing for widespread damage and record flooding in what could be the biggest storm to hit the state in years. Millions of residents are under evacuation orders as Gov. Ron DeSantis called a potential storm surge "life-threatening." Omar Villafranca has the latest.
Evacuations underway as Ian barrels toward Florida
Thousands of National Guard troops, members of the Red Cross and utility workers are in position across the region to help residents as Hurricane Ian hits Florida. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
Hurricane Ian slams Cuba, continues to Florida
Mandatory evacuations were ordered Monday in parts of Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian makes its way toward Florida's west coast. The powerful Category 3 storm is expected to reach Florida later this week. Omar Villafranca reports from Clearwater, Florida.
Florida officials give update on Hurricane Ian
Florida officials said Tuesday that Hurricane Ian is expected to hit the state's west coast Wednesday as a Category 3 storm. Watch the press conference.
Tampa police chief talks Hurricane Ian prep
Tampa police chief Mary O'Connor joins CBS News to discuss how the city is preparing for Hurricane Ian before the storm is anticipated to make landfall on the west coast of Florida later this week.
"You need to run from that water": Tampa mayor on Hurricane Ian threat
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor predicts the area could lose power and see a 10- to 15-foot tidal surge.
Florida officials work to reduce flood risk
As Hurricane Ian bears down on the west coast of Florida, state officials are doing what they can to make sure the area's water infrastructure can withstand the potentially devastating flooding. Drew Bartlett, the executive director of the South Florida Water Management District, joins CBS News to discuss how the agency is preparing for Hurricane Ian.
Florida braces for Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian is growing in size and strength as it barrels towards the United States. The storm is expected to bring widespread power outages and life-threatening storm surge along the west coast of Florida. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins us with the latest from Fort Myers.
Florida mayor details Hurricane Ian preps
Bradenton, Florida is expected to take a direct hit from Hurricane Ian when the storm, forecast to strengthen to Category 4, makes landfall in the U.S. Mayor Gene Brown talks with CBS News about what his city is doing to prepare for the storm and its aftermath.
Hurricane Ian threatens Tampa Bay area
Residents in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for a major threat as Hurricane Ian picks up strength. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca is in Clearwater, Florida, where some residents are being told to evacuate and others are preparing to weather the storm.
Hurricane Ian heads north from Cuba
Hurricane Ian is growing in size and strength as it leaves Cuba and takes aim for Florida's west coast. In Florida, officials are urging residents to prepare for the storm to make landfall. CBS News' Cristian Benavides and CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez join Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano as part of CBS News' ongoing storm coverage.
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Rubio to testify about Venezuela at Senate hearing today
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Former law enforcement trainer sees "unanswered questions" in Alex Pretti's shooting
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Trump warns Iran to make a nuclear deal, threatening new U.S. attack
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