Hurricane Ian is about to hit Florida, where more than 300,000 people have been evacuated.

(Associated Press)

[Instant News/Comprehensive Report] "Hurricane Ian", known as the "Hurricane of the Century", quickly grew from a tropical storm to a Category 2 hurricane near Cuba yesterday (26th) and is expected to land in Florida, the United States. up to four.

As Ian continues to approach, Florida's west coast has ordered mandatory and voluntary evacuations totaling more than 300,000 people!

According to comprehensive US media reports, the National Hurricane Center (National Hurricane Center) pointed out that Ian's wind speed increased from 137 kilometers per hour to 161 kilometers per hour near Cuba on the afternoon of the 26th, and is expected to grow to 225 kilometers per hour when it hits the west coast of Florida. Category 4 hurricane.

The Tampa Bay Area on Florida's west coast could be hit directly by a devastating hurricane for the first time since 1921, said National Weather Service meteorologist Rick Davis. It can be said to be a "hurricane of the century".

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In response, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency over the weekend, urging Florida people to prepare for disasters.

President Biden has also endorsed his statement.

Hillsborough County, where the Tampa Bay Area is located, has ordered mandatory and voluntary evacuation of more than 300,000 people; Tampa Mayor Jane Castor also bluntly said: "This is not a joke, you can leave Just leave now!"

Not only Hillsboro County, Charlotte County (Charlotte), Collier County (Collier), Hernando County (Hernando County), Manatee County (Manatee County, Pasco County) near the west coast of Florida Evacuation notices and shelters have been issued in Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties.

In addition, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport in Florida will be closed at 1 pm on Tuesday (27th) (1 am Taiwan time on the 28th); Tampa International Airport also announced , 5:00 p.m. on the 27th (5:00 a.m. Taiwan time on the 28th) until the evacuation order is lifted.

The Port of Tampa Bay has closed at 8 a.m. (8 p.m. Taiwan time) on Tuesday.