Cuba was bracing for life-threatening storm surge and evacuations in some western provinces. Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, issued an evacuation order for low-lying areas.
Ian strengthened into a hurricane early Monday and was expected to continue to grow rapidly through the day as it moves closer to Cuba and eventually Florida.
Hurricane Fiona slammed into Puerto Rico Sunday afternoon, causing widespread destruction, leaving 1.4 million residents without power and 700,000 without running water. The National Weather Service has warned that the Category 1 storm will cause “life-threatening and catastrophic flooding.
Ian strengthened into a hurricane early Monday and was expected to continue to grow rapidly through the day as it moves closer to Cuba and eventually Florida.