MIAMI -- As Tropical Storm Hanna makes its way up the eastern seaboard, Floridians are monitoring the situation with Hurricane Ike.
Latest Advisories: Hanna | Ike
The hurricane's latest track has it passing under Florida and making its way into the Gulf of Mexico.
As with the case of Fay, visitors are being called to leave this weekend.
Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties said they could start voluntary coastal evacuations as early as Sunday.
People in Pompano Beach took advantage of free sandbags given away Friday.
State of Emergency
Gov. Charlie Crist has declared another state of emergency for Florida, the fourth declaration in the last few weeks.
"Ike has grown rapidly into a dangerous, powerful storm," Crist said Saturday during a briefing in Orlando on Hurricane Ike. "The official forecast has much of the Florida Peninsula and Panhandle within the five-day cone of air for landfall. There's always uncertainty with these forecast tracks, as you're aware, but forecasters tell us that Ike could threaten Florida by Tuesday."
"I urge all Floridians to use the next few days to be prepared," Crist continued. "Our ability to prepare now will ensure everyone's safety later, and a quick response prior to and following landfall."
Crist said Friday Florida is still in the peak of what is shaping up to be one of the most active tropical seasons.
"Every Floridian and visitor must be prepared to act in the event that local government advises evacuation or protective action," Crist said. "Make sure you have a NOAA weather band radio and extra batteries. Make sure you have a hurricane kit that includes nonperishable food."
Ike is expected to enter the Gulf of Mexico by Wednesday morning.
South Floridians Gas Up To Get Out
South Florida residents have begun packing up and heading out ahead of a possible hit by Hurricane Ike.
Cars are lining up in gas stations across Broward County as families fill up their tanks to evacuate the area.
Ike is still far out in the Atlantic Ocean, but those who remember the devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew in 1992 said they are not taking any chances.
Hanna Still Being Felt Along Coast
Hanna may be long gone from Florida, but the effects of the tropical storm are still being felt along the Atlantic Coast.
The surf pounded the coast of Daytona Beach, keeping mostly everyone inside, or at least out of the water.
Volusia County Beach Patrol warned everyone should remain out of the water Saturday, and maybe even Sunday.
Beach Patrol officials told News 13 the rip currents will continue to be strong.
If you do plan to go into the ocean, swim next to a lifeguard tower, and do not swim out too far.
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