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Florida's Gulf Coast Battens Down ahead of Ian
With Hurricane Ian expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednsday, airports and aviation businesses prepare for its arrival.
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday. The storm is classified as a Category 3 in strength and forecasters are expecting it to be at least a Category 1 hurricane when it comes ashore. (Photo: NOAA/NESDIS/STAR)
Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday. The storm is classified as a Category 3 in strength and forecasters are expecting it to be at least a Category 1 hurricane when it comes ashore. (Photo: NOAA/NESDIS/STAR)

As the west coast of Florida braces for the arrival of Hurricane Ian on Wednesday, local aviation businesses are giving notifications of shutdowns ahead of landfall. The storm is classified as a Category 3 in strength and forecasters are expecting it to be at least a Category 1 hurricane when it comes ashore.