Tampa mayor discusses dangers posed by Hurricane Ian
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor spoke with Norah O'Donnell about the dangers the Florida city faces from Hurricane Ian and what precautions they're taking to keep residents safe.
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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor spoke with Norah O'Donnell about the dangers the Florida city faces from Hurricane Ian and what precautions they're taking to keep residents safe.
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 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 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.
In addition to Disney parks, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and other popular Florida attractions are closing for the storm.
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.
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.
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.
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Hurricane Ian’s rain and winds lashed western Cuba, where authorities have evacuated 50,000 people. Ian became a major Category 3 storm early Tuesday as it headed towards Florida’s west coast.
Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 storm by the time it makes landfall in Florida on Wednesday. Key West, Florida Mayor Teri Johnston, joins CBS News to discuss how her city is preparing and what residents need to know ahead of the storm.
Michael Brennan, acting deputy director of NOAA, joins CBS News to break down what to expect as Hurricane Ian barrels towards Florida's west coast. Downed trees and power lines and serious flooding are likely. He warns residents in certain areas to evacuate now, as Ian strengthens.
Florida residents are bracing for Hurricane Ian's U.S. landfall, as The Weather Channel meteorologist Jordan Steele shares the latest forecast. Then U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer Ayla Hudson joins CBS News to talk about what the Coast Guard is doing to prepare for the storm and what residents should do.
Residents of parts of Florida's Gulf Coast are being urged to evacuation as Hurricane Ian approaches. St. Petersburg Fire Chief James Large joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss.
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The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.
Evacuation orders are underway for hundreds of thousands in Florida as Hurricane Ian gains strength. Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency. Omar Villafranca has the latest.
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One Florida woman went hunting for water but left stores empty-handed as shoppers stock up on hurricane essentials.
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Hurricane Ian is rapidly intensifying as it churns its way through the Caribbean. Forecasters expect the storm to grow stronger in the coming days before making landfall along Florida's west coast later this week. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more.
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
Fiona barreled into Atlantic Canada on Saturday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to an area that rarely sees such large storms. Meanwhile, Florida is preparing for a possible hurricane to make landfall early next week. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the details.
Faced with stormy weather ahead of Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to become a hurricane, NASA managers ruled out a third attempt to launch the Artemis 1 moon rocket Tuesday.