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Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency throughout Florida and urged residents to prepare for the storm to lash large swaths of the state with heavy rains, high winds and rising seas.

Hurricane Ian moved near the Cayman Islands and closer to western Cuba early Monday on a track to hit Florida as a major hurricane this week.

Authorities urge residents to heed evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Residents are stocking up on groceries, fuel and sandbags as Ian strengthens into a major hurricane.

Hurricane Ian is nearing Cuba on a track to strike Florida as a Category 4 as early as Wednesday

HAVANA (AP) — Hurricane Ian was growing stronger as it approached the western tip of Cuba on Monday, on a track to hit the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane as early as Wednesday.

The powerful storm hit western Cuba early Tuesday, and is expected to strengthen even more before dealing a blow to Florida's west coast.

‘Please treat this storm seriously. It’s the real deal. This is not a drill’

Hurricane Ian moved near the Cayman Islands and closer to western Cuba early Monday on a track to hit Florida as a major hurricane this week.

Hurricane Ian nears Cuba on path to strike Florida as a Category 4 storm. See the maps on Boston.com.