florida and the threat will continue tonight. this is a life-threatening situation. in southwest florida the storm surge comes after the strongest winds. do not think the storm is over when the wind slows down. local officials will let you know when it s safe to go out. the storm surge will rush in and could kill you. we have thousands of national guard members and fish and wildlife members to help with search and rescue as soon as it is safe. but they cannot help you until the storm has passed. you need to stay in a safe place. for the storm s latest track families need to be on high alert for severe weather including tropical storm and hurricane-force winds. here in tallahassee it s likely we ll experience hurricane-force winds and families must prepare. we are doing all we can to prepare for this storm.
after the strongest winds. do not think the storm is over when the wind slows down. local officials will let you know when it is safe. the storm surge will rush in and it could kill you. when it happens the storm water just rushes in and rushes out. with the storm s latest track families in the panhandle need to be on alert. in tallahassee we ll experience hurricane-force winds and families need to prepare now. if you have been ordered to evacuate, you need to leave now. this is your last chance to make a good decision. evacuations are in place in areas across the state. 6.5 million floridians have been