State and local officials are setting states of emergency and getting prepared for Tropical Depression 9, with South Florida now in the cone of the strengthening storm. MIAMI – State and local officials are setting states of emergency and getting prepared for a hurricane, as South Florida remained in the cone of probability on Friday. Local officials in Monroe County declared a state of local emergency as well. The South Florida Water Management District says it’s working in concert with local drainage districts to mitigate against flooding. Tropical storm winds could begin as early as Tuesday in Florida, according to Local 10 Hurricane Specialist and Storm Surge Expert Michael Lowry.

Source: CNN September 24, 2022 01:09 UTC