Caribbean islands will start to experience the effects from the outer bands of Tropical Storm Ian within the next 24 hours, forecasts show.
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Hurricane warnings are in effect for Grand Cayman and western Cuba, while tropical storm warnings and watches are in effect in other portions of both islands. The storm will begin to impact the Florida keys and the southern portions of the state by Tuesday night.LinkTropical Storm Ian is marching toward the Gulf Coast of the U.S., a region quite vulnerable to hurricanes.
"Of all of the hazards of hurricanes –- winds, rain, storm surges –- surges are what can cause the largest loss of life," Brennan said.
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