Ian was forecast to strengthen even more over warm Gulf of Mexico waters, reaching top winds of 140 mph as it approaches the Florida's southwest coast.
Florida's Gulf Coast was bracing for Hurricane Ian as it churned toward the state and was expected to become a dangerous Category 4 hurricane after making.
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