TROPICAL DEPRESSION 9

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Ian has officially formed and could impact Florida by next week. Tropical Storm Ian has officially formed and could impact Florida by next week. Read: Timeline for Tropical Depression 9: Here’s what to expectTS Ian continues to slowly gather strength as it moves through the Caribbean. Watch: Hurricane Fiona to bring rough surf, strong rip currents to Volusia County beachesThe next full advisory with any track change will be at 11a.m. The next full advisory with any track change will be at 11am.

News 6 spoke with Orange County leaders and experts on how to prep for a hurricane and about where the county currently stands with potential storms.

As Florida braces for any potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9, the attorney general's office is taking steps to protect consumers from price gouging.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Friday across 24 counties that could potentially fall in the path of Tropical Depression 9, which is projected to become a Category 3 hurricane next week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — All eyes are on the tropics as we monitor Tropical Depression 9. Meteorologist Brian Shields said tropical impacts are possible for Florida. pic.twitter.com/pQMcv5xNPv — Rusty McCranie (@RMcCranieWFTV) September 23, 2022Friday should be the day for initial preparations and residents are encouraged to refresh their hurricane supply kits. Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit? Read: 9 ways to prepare for a hurricaneHere are the 11 AM EDT Sep 23 Key Messages for Tropical Depression Nine.

All eyes are on the tropics as we monitor Tropical Depression 9.

Don’t focus on a forecast point: as of now, no one is off the hook in Florida.

Most of the predictions have Tropical Depression 9, expected to become Hurricane Hermine, headed directly for Sarasota-Manatee.

As Flagler Beach sees strong rip tides and big swells as a result of Hurricane Fiona in the Atlantic, the city is preparing for possible dune erosion as a tropical depression moving through the Caribbean is on track toward Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida counties are starting to release information about sandbag availability as a tropical system looms in the Caribbean. Tropical Depression 9 formed Friday morning and could impact Florida by next week. Seminole CountySeminole County announced Friday that a site will be open to offer sandbags for residents looking to prepare for possible impacts and flooding from the storm system. The sandbag site will be open at Boombah Seminole County Sports Overflow Lot at 3450 E. Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Read: Seminole County opens sandbag site as tropical system could impact FloridaVolusia CountyThe city of Ormond Beach has a self-serve sand pile and fillable sandbags at the Nova Community Center, located at 440 N. Nova Road.

SANFORD, Fla. — Officials in Seminole County are preparing for the possible impact of a tropical system next week. Watch: Tropical Depression 9 forms in Caribbean, could impact FloridaSeminole County announced Friday that a site will be open to offer sandbags for residents looking to prepare for possible impacts and flooding from the storm system. The sandbag site will be open at Boombah Seminole County Sports Overflow Lot at 3450 East Lake Mary Boulevard in Sanford from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Watch: Hurricane Fiona to bring rough surf, strong rip currents to Volusia County beachesSeminole County residents should bring their own shovels and gloves and be prepared to fill and load the bags themselves. Seminole County leaders are also working on opening shelter locations in the event a tropical storm or hurricane threat is imminent.

As Hurricane Ian is moving closer to the Florida gulf coast, residents are filling up gas tanks and buying supplies to be prepared.

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane early this week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will be hot and drier Friday and into the weekend. There will be a 20% chance of afternoon rain and storms in our area. Read: 9 ways to celebrate fall in Central FloridaThe storm could be near western Cuba by early next week. The forecast models for TD9 currently have the system moving toward the west coast of Florida or South Florida. Florida residents are encouraged to have their hurricane plans in place, but full-throttle preparations are not needed at this point.

Tropical Depression 9 formed Friday morning and could impact Florida by next week.