Here is the latest tropical advisory from the National Hurricane Center as powerful Hurricane Ian is making landfall over the West Coast of Florida. Storm Surge flooding from 12 to 18 Feet is the greatest threat today from Tampa south toward Marco Island. Gusts between 107-122 mph were reported near Naples and Sanibel. Ian is still forecast to cross over Florida, enter the Atlantic, and then veer inland as tropical Depression Ian on Saturday over North Carolina. Join us for more live on wxii12.c

On Monday, all remaining living Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners were released as part of phase one of the U.S.-brokered peace plan between Israel and Hamas. Here's the latest. http://www.wxii12.com/article/hamas-releases-all-living-israeli-hostages-gaza-after-two-years/69014126 | WXII 12 NEWS

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has ended, but federal workers and agencies are still grappling with the aftermath, including delayed payments and disrupted services. Here's the latest. http://www.wxii12.com/article/shutdown-ends-recovery-uneven/69429738 | WXII 12 NEWS

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Looking ahead, our pattern early next week gets cooler and wetter. We need the rain. Stay tuned as we adjust the forecast in the coming days. | WXII 12 Weather

The weather in North Carolina could impact Thanksgiving Travel. Rain ahead of the Holiday is in the forecast; however, Thursday is looking Dry! Check WXII12 for your full forecast! | WXII 12 NEWS