Experts warn of rapid intensification of storm that could hit landfall in Florida next week

If the storm follows the official track Friday it would make landfall Wednesday and be named Ian

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Tony & Shelly Kay both of Delray Beach,load cases of water & other supplies at costco on friday

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With 35 mph winds and moving west-northwest as of 5 p.m. on Friday, Tropical Depression Nine was still intensifying in the Caribbean.

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its center would be approaching Sarasota on Wednesday afternoon with 115-mph Category 3 winds.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis declares 'state of emergency' for 24 counties for Tropical Depression 9

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The one thing to remember five days out is the track error is 200 mile

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