Hurricane Watch Issued for Florida Gulf Coast as Major Hurricane Expected
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A Hurricane Watch has been issued for the Florida Gulf Coast as a tropical system is expected to become a major hurricane in the Eastern Gulf by Thursday. Meteorologist Kyle Hanson will host a live chat on Tuesday at 1 p. m. to answer questions regarding the weather impacts in the local area. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the storm, and sandbag locations are open throughout Tampa Bay.