Elsa expected to make landfall on the North Florida Gulf Coast Wednesday morning msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
New forecast: Elsa still close to hurricane strength and is expected to become a hurricane tonight
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Here s what you need to prepare as Tropical Storm Elsa gets closer to making landfall
From CNN s Doug Criss and Christina Maxouris
Officials say Tropical Storm Elsa could make landfall tomorrow at near hurricane strength. There are many steps you can take to protect yourself, your loved ones and your property.
Here are just some things you will want to have on hand as the storm approaches:
First aid kit
Non-perishable or canned foods
Rain gear and sturdy shoes
You should also stay inside and make sure your windows and doors and secure. Keep an eye on emergency weather alerts and forecasts for the latest information on the path of the storm. The Red Cross emergency app is also helpful.
Tropical Storm Elsa is coming, with the first waves of wind and rain Tuesday night, then worsening Wednesday, Mayor Lenny Curry warned with city leaders.
Gathered in the Duval County Emergency Operations Center at noon Tuesday, the mayor said it will be wet and windy as Wednesday dawns on the city. While we are on the edge of the cone and not expecting widespread damage, there is a chance for flash flooding, strong winds, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms, Curry said. While we are no stranger to these conditions, it is important that everyone is prepared, not just for Elsa, the first named storm to impact us this year, but for the remaining months of hurricane season.
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