Gov. DeSantis has warned that Hurricane Ian is 'knocking on the door' of a Category 5 storm and wants Floridians to prepare for 'major impact' ahead of making landfall with winds hitting 155pmh. 

DeSantis warned those in Collier, Charlotte and Sarasota county that it was 'too late' to leave and urged anyone still out on the roads to get to a 'safe place as soon as possible.'

He added that Ian was 'knocking on the door' of a Category 5, and confirmed that 40,000 homes have already been reported across the state.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Florida until Wednesday at 5 p.m.

'Several tornadoes' are likely as Hurricane Ian advances upon Florida's west coast, according to the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay.

The watch will be in place until 5 p.m.