ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp urged Georgians to take caution as Hurricane Ian gains intensity off the western coast of Florida, threatening to bring torrential rain, dangerous storm surges and sweeping winds to the state this week.
The hurricane, now a Category 4 storm, is expected to bring winds exceeding 130 mph when it makes landfall in Florida. Kemp said the state is preparing for an influx of evacuees from Florida, though he said there hasn’t been a significant traffic boost yet.
”We are prepared. We are ready. We are continuing to watch,” said Kemp. “There’s no need to panic in the state of Georgia right now.”
