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 Washington Post: Storm strengthens into hurricane, expected to rapidly intensify before hitting Florida By Jason Samenow, Matthew Cappucci and Kelsey Ables

The storm surge — or rise in seawater above normally dry land at the coast — could reach 12 feet in the hardest-hit areas, inundating homes, businesses, marinas and roads. Evacuation orders were issued in 21 Florida counties Monday.