Images show receding waters in Tampa, Venice
"I wish this wasn't a forecast I had to deliver," National Weather Service Director Ken Graham said Wednesday as federal officials gave a dire update on Hurricane Ian.
Ian will take 24 hours or so to move across the state after the eye of the storm reaches land, Graham said, setting up a dangerous situation for millions. Powerful winds and rain, on top of slow movement, could contribute to some places seeing up to 18 feet of storm surge and up to 2 feet of rain alone.
Gail McGovern, CEO of American Red Cross, said nearly 500 Red Cross responders are ready and shelter supplies are prepared for 60,000 people. By the end of the weekend, she anticipates more than 2,500 Red Cross responders will be deployed.
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