Hurricane Ian makes landfall over western Cuba

Hurricane Ian made landfall over western Cuba on Tuesday and was headed for the west coast of Florida, Qazet.az reports according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said.

The Category 3 hurricane was about 5 miles south of the city of Pinar Del Rio, with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, the Miami-based forecaster said.

Ian is expected to strengthen on Tuesday after emerging over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, reaching Category 4 strength before it approaches the Florida west coast, the NHC said.