Tropical Storm Elsa is nearing hurricane strength as it approaches Florida's west coast, where it is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The state of play: The NHC says there is "danger of life-threatening inundation from rising water moving inland from the coastline" in Florida's west coast, which is now under a hurricane warning, from Bonita Beach to the Aucilla River, including Tampa Bay.
