Keys residents, visitors told to get ready for heavy rain, gusty winds, possible flooding
MIAMI - Residents and visitors to the Florida Keys are being told to prepare for potentially heavy rain, high winds, and possible localized flooding or storm surge as Hurricane Ian sweeps by to the west.
Monroe County emergency managers urge anyone in RVs or campers to move outside of the tropical storm warning area.
Residents and visitors in campgrounds, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, live-aboard vessels, and mobile homes should make plans to find shelter with friends or family in a safe structure throughout the storm. The county does not plan to open any shelters.
The island chain will experience the most significant impacts from Ian on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Key West City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, and so will county schools.
In Islamorada, parks will be closed on Tuesday but the boat ramps will remain open. Bahia Honda campground is closed. State parks are open for normal business on Monday and Tuesday will be weather-dependent.
All inbound and outbound flights at Key West International Airport for Tuesday have been canceled due to Hurricane Ian.
Flooding was reported in low lying areas of Key West on Tuesday morning, people were urged to avoid driving if possible.