Hurricane Ian: What the Treasure Coast needs to know Monday as storm approaches SW Florida
Storm tracker: See Hurricane Ian's latest track, spaghetti models and more
As Hurricane Ian is expected to make landfall on Florida's west or north coast later this week, the Treasure Coast on Monday was forecasted to be spared much of the storm's wrath.
However, there may be some impact across Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin counties because of Ian's outer bands, which could include isolated heavy rainfall, localized flooding, strong wind gusts and beach erosion.
Here's what Treasure Coast residents need to know Monday.
How much wind can we expect?
The Treasure Coast likely will experience tropical storm force winds, which are 39 mph up to 73 mph. Forecasts were for up to 60 mph.
Hurricane Ian: to bring tropical storm-force wind to Treasure Coast
Will there be a lot of rain, flooding?
Ian is expected to bring a moderate risk of flooding with anywhere from 4 to 6 inches of rain.
Take a look: Meteorologists expect rain, risk for some flooding on Treasure Coast
Law enforcement making plans
Treasure Coast sheriffs checking equipment, emergency management centers.
Treasure Coast news: Local sheriffs track Ian for local impact
Schools making plans
No schools have been closed on the Treasure Coast because of the storm.
Treasure Coast School districts: continue to monitor Hurricane Ian
Indian River County prepares for Ian
The county declares local state of emergency as a precaution.
Indian River County news: Emergency Operations Center activated at low level as precaution
St. Lucie County prepares for Ian
Flooding is a top concern; EOC activated for monitoring storm.
St. Lucie County officials: taking precautions, prepping for flooding in some areas.
Martin County prepares for Ian
Martin County officials continue to monitor and prepare for Hurricane Ian impacts.
Martin County: EOC is at a level three monitoring phase
Are people headed here from the west coast of Florida?
Some Treasure Coast hotels are seeing increased bookings as Ian approaches Florida's west coast.
Treasure Coast hotels: are filling up ahead of Hurricane Ian
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: What to know Monday on Treasure Coast as Hurricane Ian eyes Florida
