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Well looks like we have dodged a bullet again this time. Hurricane Ike has moved far enough west that Florida is no Longer in the cone of uncertainty.

MIAMI (AP) 9:00 a.m. — Hurricane Ike has weakened to Category 2 storm as it moves over Cuba.

Meanwhile, a tropical storm warning was issued early Monday for the Florida Keys.

As of early Monday, Ike had maximum sustained winds near 105 mph. And forecasters expect further weakening as the hurricane moves over central Cuba on Monday.

The hurricane is centered about 40 miles east-southeast of Camaguey, Cuba, and moving west near 15 mph. The storm is located at 21.2 N and 77.3

Hurricane Ike is still a very serious threat for Areas from Louisiana to Texas, as it is projected to stregthen back to a category 3 before it makes landfall around Friday midday. We will keep watch over this storm and any others that may form and threaten the US. Stay tuned to our Weather Center for tracking, maps, and all Citrus County Florida Weather Information.

Tropical Storm Hannah is currently 309 miles due east of Tampa. With wind speeds at 65 mph moving NNW at 20 mph. Currently our morning weather is beautiful cool and dry. However this may not last very long with hurricane Ike making his way into the area.

Hurricane Ike is currently a category 3 storm with winds of 125 mph, moving west at 15 mph. Ike is currently just over 1500 miles away from Tampa but on his current path could affect our weather by Wednesday. This storm is a dangerous threat to Florida and here in Citrus County we could be affected as well.

Being prepared is the key to any disaster. Please visit our weather pages to keep updated of the storms movements. I will be updating the weather sections and this blog as more information starts coming in, as well as adding more features to the site.