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Devastating Storm Approaches Gulf Coast

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Hurricane Ian is a Category 4 hurricane that is expected to make landfall on the Gulf Coast in Florida on Wednesday. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds, and storm surge to the region.

As of 8 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Hurricane Ian is located about 115 miles southwest of Naples, Florida, and is moving north-northeast at 9 mph. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 155 mph.

The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for the entire Florida west coast, from Englewood to the Alabama-Florida border. A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Florida Panhandle and the Alabama coast.

Residents in the affected areas are urged to evacuate to higher ground and to take precautions to protect their homes and businesses.

Hurricane Ian is expected to bring heavy rain to the Gulf Coast, with some areas receiving up to 2 feet of rain. The storm is also expected to bring high winds, with gusts of up to 130 mph.

The storm surge is expected to be life-threatening, with some areas seeing up to 12 feet of water. Residents in low-lying areas are urged to evacuate immediately.

For the latest updates on Hurricane Ian, please visit the National Hurricane Center website.

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