Ian strengthens into a major Cat. 3 hurricane overnight, track shifts closer to Central Florida

Ian was a Category 3 storm.

Ian made a direct hit on western Cuba at 4:30 a.m.

As the storm moves over the island, it is expected to cause significant wind and storm surge impacts.

Ian is moving at a fast pace.

Ian is almost a Category 4 storm Tuesday morning.

By Tuesday night, the storm should be out of the Florida Keys.

The track of the storm changed overnight.

There are school closings due to Hurricane Ian in central Florida.

Ian is expected to become a major Hurricane before moving inland.

There is a chance of tornadoes and flooding in Florida by Wednesday.

People in Florida are being told to hunker down by 9 a.m. The day is Wednesday.

What should you put in your kit for hurricanes?

Ian could bring 20 inches of rain to some areas.

Hurricane and tropical storm conditions could persist in Central Florida from Wednesday through Thursday.

There are helpful tips to help you through a storm.

Eyewitness News will continue to report on Hurricane Ian.

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