A strengthening Hurricane Ian’s rain and winds are lashing Cuba’s western tip as it roared on a path that could see it hit Florida’s west coast as a Category 4 hurricane.
An intensifying Hurricane Ian is expected to grow wider and stronger and then slow down on its approach toward Florida’s Gulf coast, forecasters said. A tropical storm warning was issued for areas including Lake Okeechobee. A tropical storm watch was in effect for Deerfield Beach north to Jupiter Inlet.