Tropical Storm Colin: Florida declares state of emergency

Tropical Storm Colin: Florida declares state of emergency Miami (AFP) June 6, 2016 - Tropical Storm Colin strengthened Monday as it approached the west coast of Florida, where officials declared a state of emergency under threat from high winds, heavy rain and possible tornadoes. Colin, which formed Sunday in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to cross the southern state with maximum sustained winds reaching 50 miles (85 kilometers) per hour, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) ... more

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