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As Hurricane Ian churns closer to the Tampa Bay area, it's important to make sure you're prepared before and after the storm.

Tropical Storm Ian reached hurricane status early Monday morning, and with the latest update, a Storm Surge Watch and Hurricane Watch was issued for Tampa Bay.

As the Tampa Bay area prepares for Hurricane Ian, we're bringing you the latest impacts the storm is already having across the area.

As Hurricane Ian tracks closer to the Tampa Bay area, we're keeping you up to date with the latest evacuations issued across the area.

Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to rapidly strengthen on Sunday and become a hurricane later in the day or by Sunday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Tropical Depression Nine formed over the central Caribbean Sea early Friday morning, and Florida could see impacts from the storm next week.

ABC Action News meteorologists and the National Hurricane Center have their eyes on a disturbance in the southeastern Caribbean Sea that might, MIGHT, be part of the Tampa area's weather next week.

As the NHC monitors Hurricane Fiona, the first major hurricane of the season, forecasters are monitoring Tropical Depression Eight and another system nearing the Caribbean that may develop.

The National Hurricane Center said chances increased to 70% that a tropical wave over the central Atlantic develops into the season's next named storm.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring two tropical waves over the Atlantic for possible development.