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Floridians brace for the arrival of Tropical Storm Ian, which may strengthen to become the state’s first major hurricane in 4 years – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports

(CNN) — As Tropical Storm Ian barrels towards Florida — potentially strengthening to a Category 4 hurricane before slamming the state later this week — residents are preparing for what could be the Sunshine State’s first major hurricane in four years. Ian, which developed Friday in the central Caribbean Sea, is forecast to rapidly intensify […]

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