The National Hurricane Center in Miami reports that Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to rapidly intensify and become a hurricane today (Sunday). The storm could be near major hurricane strength late Monday when it approaches western Cuba, forecasters at the National Hurricane Center warned. As of 8 a.m. Sunday, T.S. Ian was located about 550 miles south-southeast of Grand Cayman with sustained winds of 50 mph and gusts to 65 mph. Ian's movement is west-northwest at 12 mph. The NOAA hurricane hunter surveillance jet found Tropical Storm Ian continuing to organize over the Central Caribbean. MORE: https://bit.ly/3DS7Oyp NEW TO OUR CHANNEL? Hi! We’re 10 Tampa Bay, the CBS affiliate serving the Tampa Bay area. Our team works hard to consider context, pursue connections and identify the trends that shape our worlds. We believe you deserve a return on your invested attention and a reward for your curiosity. And so, we offer storytelling that delves deeper, beyond the noise and confusion, so that you can feel informed, prepared, and connected. OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/10TampaBay/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/10tampabay INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10tampabay/ NEWS TIPS: Online: https://www.10TampaBay.com/contact-us Phone: 727-577-1010 Email: [email protected] #10tampabay #localnews #florida