The National Weather Service extended a tropical storm warning for Florida’s Gulf Coast as far north as Tampa Bay as Tropical Storm Elsa reached Cuba on a path toward the Sunshine State on Monday. Elsa made landfall around 2 p.m. ET. According to the weather department, the storm was expected to move over west-central Cuba for the next several hours, move into the Florida Straits this evening, and pass near the Florida Keys early Tuesday.

We are continuing to closely monitor #Elsa. All Floridians should prepare for the possibility of heavy rain, flooding and potential power outages. Now is the time to restock your supplies and review your hurricane plan. Follow @FLSERT for updates throughout the coming days. pic.twitter.com/C4lzmK3R50

— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) July 4, 2021